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Comet QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Comet, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Comet QLD is 360 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Comet is $1,264 per week ($65,728 per year). Median rent in Comet is $150 per week ($650 per month). Comet has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Comet has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Comet is England. The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Comet is $2,167.

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Comet Population

residents (Census 2021)

Comet Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,264/wk

$65,728 per year

#318 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Comet Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.5% (201) Female 44.5% (161)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

360 people · 1757.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,895

Family income/wk

Comet 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Comet Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.6% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.4% 36 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Comet Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Comet Religion

No Religion

26.9%

Catholic

21.4%

Anglican

15.1%

Not stated

14.9%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Christian (other)

7.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Lutheran

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Comet Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Comet Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

57.1%

SAL Tagalog

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Comet Employment

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Employed full-time

66.1% 166 people

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Employed part-time

15.1% 38 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

17.5% 44 people

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

Comet Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.7%

Bachelor Degree

35.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.5%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

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

Comet Occupation

Managers

29.8%

Labourers

15.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.0%

Professionals

12.3%

Clerical & Administrative

7.0%

Community & Personal Service

4.4%

Sales Workers

2.6%

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

Comet Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

26.2%

Engineering

18.9%

Education

14.8%

Management & Commerce

14.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Society & Culture

6.6%

Health

4.9%

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

Comet Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Comet Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

3.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

23.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Comet Marital Status

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Married

51.1% 158

↔️

Separated

2.9% 9

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Divorced

7.4% 23

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Widowed

3.2% 10

👤

Never married

35.3% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Comet Ancestry

Australian

37.5%

English

24.1%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

10.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.5%

German

5.5%

Other

2.3%

Maori

2.1%

Italian

1.4%

Filipino

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Comet School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.5%

Secondary — Government

23.5%

Primary — Catholic

19.6%

Vocational Education

19.6%

Secondary — Catholic

11.8%

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

Comet Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 17

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 609

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

Comet Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.7% 73

—

Not a volunteer

71.3% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Comet Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.3%

$450-$599/mo

7.7%

$600-$799/mo

7.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Comet How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.7%

Did not go to work

9.3%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Walked only

7.0%

Bus

4.1%

Other

4.1%

Truck

1.7%

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

Comet Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.0%

1 vehicle

11.2%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

23.2%

4+ vehicles

21.6%

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

Comet Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.9%

2 bedrooms

5.5%

3 bedrooms

34.9%

4 bedrooms

40.4%

5 bedrooms

3.7%

6+ bedrooms

3.7%

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

Comet Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

25.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Comet Indigenous Population

7.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

576

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Comet Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Comet Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500+/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Comet Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.6%

Couple — no children

33.2%

Couple — no children under 15

18.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Comet Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 31

—

Did not provide

87.8% 223

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Comet Children Ever Born

No children

38.1%

1 child

8.7%

2 children

30.2%

3 children

18.3%

4 children

4.8%

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

Comet When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Comet Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.8%

5–14 hours

29.7%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

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

Comet Household Size

1 person

21.0%

2 persons

32.3%

3 persons

20.2%

4 persons

16.9%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Comet Where Residents Moved From

Same address

277

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

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

Comet Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.7%

Step family — no other children

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Comet Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,575/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.8%

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

If you earn X in Comet

Your weekly income

≈ $11,158/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $2,425/wk

Rent share 5.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dysart (Qld)

Income: $1,406/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $50/wk

Murray

Income: $1,302/wk Rent: $107/wk Save: $43/wk

Comet vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Moreton Island

Pop: 180 Income: $986/wk Rent: $210/wk

Warra

Pop: 180 Income: $617/wk Rent: $150/wk

Brigalow

Pop: 181 Income: $715/wk Rent: $120/wk

North Stradbroke Island

Pop: 181 Income: $614/wk Rent: $237/wk

Patrick Estate

Pop: 181 Income: $486/wk Rent: $250/wk

Racecourse

Pop: 181 Income: $806/wk Rent: $345/wk

Compare Comet

Comet vs Moreton Island →Comet vs Warra →Comet vs Brigalow →Comet vs North Stradbroke Island →

Frequently Asked Questions About Comet

What is the population of Comet QLD?

The population of Comet QLD is 360 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Comet is ranked #5,622 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Comet?

The median personal income in Comet QLD is $1,264 per week, or $65,728 per year.The median household income is $2,575 per week.Family income is $2,895 per week.Comet is ranked #318 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Comet?

Median rent in Comet QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 5.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Comet ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Comet?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Comet QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Comet?

The median age in Comet QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Comet a good suburb to live in?

Comet is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 360.The median income is $1,264/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.8% 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: 30656. All dollar figures in AUD.