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Craiglie QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Craiglie QLD is 1,062 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Craiglie is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Craiglie is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Craiglie has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Craiglie has a population density of 94.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Craiglie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craiglie is $1,777.

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Craiglie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Craiglie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$819/wk

$42,588 per year

#3271 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,777/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Craiglie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (521) Female 50.9% (541)

Population Density

94.2

people per km²

1,062 people · 11.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,915

Family income/wk

Craiglie 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 & Locality (SAL)

Craiglie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.8% 100 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.2% 145 dwellings

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

Craiglie Country of Birth

Australia

86.8%

England

11.7%

Germany

1.5%

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

Craiglie Religion

No Religion

51.4%

Catholic

18.5%

Anglican

10.5%

Not stated

9.5%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Buddhism

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Craiglie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Craiglie Languages Spoken at Home

Thai

20.5%

Other

18.2%

Vietnamese

13.6%

German

13.6%

Cantonese

9.1%

Greek

9.1%

Spanish

9.1%

Italian

6.8%

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

Craiglie Employment

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Employed full-time

39.1% 309 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 184 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 22 people

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Not in labour force

34.8% 275 people

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

Craiglie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.3%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.2%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Craiglie Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.9%

Managers

17.9%

Professionals

16.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Labourers

8.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Sales Workers

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

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

Craiglie Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

21.8%

Management & Commerce

19.6%

Engineering

15.0%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Health

7.4%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Education

6.7%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Information Technology

0.9%

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

Craiglie Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Craiglie Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Craiglie Marital Status

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Married

47.8% 428

↔️

Separated

3.1% 28

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Divorced

10.0% 90

🕊️

Widowed

6.5% 58

👤

Never married

32.6% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Craiglie Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

26.9%

Irish

9.3%

Other

8.3%

Scottish

8.1%

German

3.7%

Italian

2.4%

Dutch

1.7%

Chinese

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

New Zealander

0.9%

French

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Craiglie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.6%

Secondary — Government

27.8%

Primary — Catholic

11.7%

Vocational Education

9.9%

Pre-school

9.3%

Secondary — Catholic

4.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

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

Craiglie Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.1% 161

✅

No need for assistance

91.9% 1,826

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

Craiglie Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.8% 131

—

Not a volunteer

84.2% 700

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Craiglie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.4%

$450-$599/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

4.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Craiglie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.8%

Did not go to work

17.3%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

Walked only

3.4%

Bicycle

2.3%

Bus

2.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

Other

0.8%

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

Craiglie Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.8%

1 vehicle

39.8%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

11.3%

4+ vehicles

7.5%

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

Craiglie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.8%

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

35.1%

4 bedrooms

39.0%

5 bedrooms

2.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

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

Craiglie Population Mobility

21.6%

moved in the last year

55.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Craiglie Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,976

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Craiglie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Dementia

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Craiglie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

18.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Craiglie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.1%

Couple — no children

37.5%

Couple — no children under 15

12.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Craiglie Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 18

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Never served

97.8% 812

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Craiglie Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.5% 78

—

Did not provide

90.5% 744

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Craiglie Children Ever Born

No children

33.5%

1 child

17.9%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

14.4%

4 children

4.3%

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

Craiglie When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Craiglie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

27.5%

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

Craiglie Household Size

1 person

21.4%

2 persons

39.3%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

15.0%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Craiglie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

763

Moved — same area (SA2)

103

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

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

Craiglie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.6%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Blended family — no other children

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Craiglie Schools

schools nearby

government

1012

avg ICSEA score

230

total students

Port Douglas State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 230 students

1012

ICSEA

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

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Craiglie Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,668/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Craiglie

Your weekly income

≈ $7,228/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,248/wk

Rent share 25.2%

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Craiglie vs State & National Average

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Pop: 531 Income: $669/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 532 Income: $736/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 532 Income: $489/wk Rent: $185/wk

Archerfield

Pop: 533 Income: $686/wk Rent: $343/wk

Horn

Pop: 533 Income: $832/wk Rent: $201/wk

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Pop: 538 Income: $467/wk Rent: $140/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Craiglie

What is the population of Craiglie QLD?

The population of Craiglie QLD is 1,062 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 94.2 people per km².Craiglie is ranked #3,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Craiglie?

The median personal income in Craiglie QLD is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $1,668 per week.Family income is $1,915 per week.Craiglie is ranked #3,271 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Craiglie?

Median rent in Craiglie QLD is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 25.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Craiglie ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Craiglie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craiglie QLD is $1,777. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Craiglie?

The median age in Craiglie QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Craiglie a good suburb to live in?

Craiglie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,062.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.2% 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: 30741. All dollar figures in AUD.