Chuwar, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Chuwar QLD is 2,178 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chuwar is $930 per week ($48,360 per year). Median rent in Chuwar is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Chuwar has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Chuwar has a population density of 121 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chuwar is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chuwar is $1,863.

Population
2,178
Census 2021
Median income
$930/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Chuwar vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Chuwar is $930 a week, 24% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 285th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 15.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureChuwarTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$930/wk$747/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,247/wk$1,593/wk +41%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,863/mo$1,625/mo +15%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.6%20.4% −4.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Chuwar, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Chuwar Population

2,178 residents at the 2021 Census.

Chuwar Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$930/wk
$48,360 per year
Ranked 1,807 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,863/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Chuwar Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,247/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 15.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Chuwar against your income

About $9,737 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,897/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Chuwar Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
904
avg ICSEA score
201
total students
Tivoli State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 201 students
904
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Chuwar Map

Chuwar, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Chuwar, Queensland: 27.5545°S, 152.7761°E

Chuwar Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Chuwar

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (1,099) Female 49.7% (1,084)

Population Density

121
people per km²
2,178 people · 17.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,415
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.0%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
1.3%
Scotland
0.8%
India
0.5%
Canada
0.5%
Germany
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.7%
Korean
0.6%
Mandarin
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Russian
0.2%
French
0.2%
German
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.6%
Australian
41.7%
Scottish
12.7%
Irish
11.1%
German
10.3%
Dutch
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.3%
Italian
2.2%
New Zealander
1.2%
South African
1.2%
Chinese
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.5%
Catholic
17.0%
Anglican
12.0%
Not stated
5.2%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Baptist
2.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.0% 921
Separated
3.0% 53
Divorced
8.7% 151
Widowed
2.2% 39
Never married
33.0% 574

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.7%
Couple: no children
24.3%
Couple: no children under 15
19.0%
One parent: children under 15
6.9%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.1%
2 persons
33.0%
3 persons
22.6%
4 persons
18.0%
5 persons
8.9%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Chuwar

Housing Tenure

Of the 744 occupied private dwellings in Chuwar at the 2021 Census, 22.2% were rented, 29.6% owned outright and 47.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
29.6% 220 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
47.8% 356 dwellings
Rented
22.2% 165 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
3.7%
3 bedrooms
26.1%
4 bedrooms
55.3%
5 bedrooms
11.1%
6+ bedrooms
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
3.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.5%
1 vehicle
19.7%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Chuwar

Employment

Employed full-time
45.8% 723 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 358 people
Unemployed
3.9% 62 people
Not in labour force
27.5% 434 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
29.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.5%
Managers
13.3%
Community & Personal Service
11.9%
Labourers
5.5%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.2%
$4,000+/wk
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.7%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Truck
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Walked only
0.7%
Train
0.4%
Other
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.0%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%
Postgraduate Degree
6.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.0%
Engineering
19.4%
Health
13.5%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Education
10.2%
Architecture & Building
6.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%
Information Technology
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.9%
Secondary: Government
14.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.6%
Secondary: Catholic
11.7%
Vocational Education
10.6%
Pre-school
8.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.6%
Primary: Catholic
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.4%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
247
Asthma
101
Arthritis
86
Heart disease
58
Diabetes
41
Lung condition
29
Cancer
26
Kidney disease
15
Stroke
11
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 240
Did not provide
85.7% 1,444

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.2% 273
Not a volunteer
83.8% 1,415

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.7% 11
Previously served
6.4% 108
Never served
92.7% 1,567

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
1 child
12.9%
2 children
32.7%
3 children
18.0%
4 children
6.1%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
43
1971: 1980
50
1981: 1990
33
1991: 2000
41
2001: 2010
88
2011: 2015
49
2016
10
2017
4
2019
9
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.7%
moved in the last year
39.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,762
Moved from QLD
258
Moved: same area (SA2)
30
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from VIC
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5: 14 hours
32.3%
15: 29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
10.6%
Did not do domestic work
19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.2%
Step family: no other children
10.8%
Blended family: no other children
5.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Chuwar

The closest suburb to Chuwar is Tivoli, 3.5 km away.

Tivoli
3.5 km away · income $691/wk · rent $285/wk
Mount Crosby
4.4 km away · income $1,021/wk · rent $478/wk
Karalee
4.5 km away · income $1,042/wk · rent $400/wk
North Ipswich
4.7 km away · income $693/wk · rent $300/wk
Karana Downs
4.8 km away · income $948/wk · rent $400/wk
North Booval
5.0 km away · income $637/wk · rent $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chuwar

What is the population of Chuwar QLD?

The population of Chuwar QLD is 2,178 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 121 people per km². Chuwar is ranked #2,910 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chuwar?

The median personal income in Chuwar QLD is $930 per week, or $48,360 per year. The median household income is $2,247 per week. Family income is $2,415 per week. Chuwar is ranked #1,807 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chuwar?

Median rent in Chuwar QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Chuwar ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chuwar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chuwar QLD is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chuwar?

The median age in Chuwar QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chuwar a good suburb to live in?

Chuwar is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,178. The median income is $930/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30608. All dollar figures in AUD.