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Coulson QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coulson QLD is 168 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coulson is $718 per week ($37,336 per year). Median rent in Coulson is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Coulson has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Coulson has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coulson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coulson is $1,593.

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Coulson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coulson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$718/wk

$37,336 per year

#5139 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,593/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Coulson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (90) Female 47.4% (81)

Population Density

5.1

people per km²

168 people · 32.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,674

Family income/wk

Coulson 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coulson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.0% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.0% 24 dwellings

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

Coulson Country of Birth

Australia

92.2%

England

7.8%

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

Coulson Religion

No Religion

25.7%

Catholic

20.4%

Not stated

18.0%

Anglican

10.2%

Uniting Church

9.0%

Lutheran

6.6%

Baptist

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coulson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Coulson Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 47 people

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Employed part-time

14.7% 17 people

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Not in labour force

44.8% 52 people

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

Coulson Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.3%

Certificate III/IV

29.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

Certificate I/II

6.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

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

Coulson Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.8%

Clerical & Administrative

16.7%

Managers

14.6%

Labourers

14.6%

Community & Personal Service

8.3%

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

Coulson Field of Study

Health

24.0%

Engineering

18.0%

Society & Culture

16.0%

Education

12.0%

Management & Commerce

10.0%

Creative Arts

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.0%

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

Coulson Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coulson Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coulson Marital Status

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Married

64.8% 94

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Separated

2.1% 3

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Divorced

5.5% 8

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Widowed

2.1% 3

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Never married

25.5% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coulson Ancestry

English

35.8%

Australian

24.0%

German

14.7%

Scottish

10.8%

Irish

8.3%

Dutch

3.9%

Italian

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coulson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

53.3%

Secondary — Government

46.7%

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

Coulson Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 300

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

Coulson Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.8% 37

—

Not a volunteer

72.2% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coulson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

37.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coulson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.9%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Did not go to work

4.8%

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

Coulson Car Ownership

0 vehicles

11.9%

1 vehicle

16.9%

2 vehicles

33.9%

3 vehicles

20.3%

4+ vehicles

16.9%

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

Coulson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

7.8%

3 bedrooms

43.8%

4 bedrooms

32.8%

5 bedrooms

10.9%

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

Coulson Population Mobility

5.5%

moved in the last year

22.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coulson Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

289

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coulson Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Coulson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

8.4%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coulson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.6%

Couple — no children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children

30.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coulson Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 5

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Never served

96.3% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coulson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.1% 13

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Did not provide

89.9% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coulson Children Ever Born

No children

44.0%

1 child

8.0%

2 children

8.0%

3 children

24.0%

4 children

16.0%

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

Coulson When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Coulson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.7%

5–14 hours

24.8%

15–29 hours

23.3%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

14.7%

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

Coulson Household Size

1 person

21.7%

2 persons

26.7%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coulson Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Coulson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coulson Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,645/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.6%

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

If you earn X in Coulson

Your weekly income

≈ $7,128/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,355/wk

Rent share 17.6%

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Coulson vs State & National Average

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Pop: 84 Income: $669/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coulson

What is the population of Coulson QLD?

The population of Coulson QLD is 168 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².Coulson is ranked #7,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coulson?

The median personal income in Coulson QLD is $718 per week, or $37,336 per year.The median household income is $1,645 per week.Family income is $1,674 per week.Coulson is ranked #5,139 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coulson?

Median rent in Coulson QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coulson ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coulson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coulson QLD is $1,593. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coulson?

The median age in Coulson QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coulson a good suburb to live in?

Coulson is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 168.The median income is $718/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 30733. All dollar figures in AUD.