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Crows Nest QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Crows Nest, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Crows Nest QLD is 2,212 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Crows Nest is $492 per week ($25,584 per year). Median rent in Crows Nest is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Crows Nest has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Crows Nest has a population density of 23.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Crows Nest is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crows Nest is $1,118.
There were 225 recorded offences in Crows Nest in 2025-26, a rate of 102 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (56 offences).
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Crows Nest Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Crows Nest Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Crows Nest Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Crows Nest Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Crows Nest Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Crows Nest Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Crows Nest Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Crows Nest Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Crows Nest Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Crows Nest Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Crows Nest Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Crows Nest Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Crows Nest Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Crows Nest Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Crows Nest School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Crows Nest Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Crows Nest Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Crows Nest Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Crows Nest How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Crows Nest Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Crows Nest Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Crows Nest Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Crows Nest Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Crows Nest Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Crows Nest Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Crows Nest Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Crows Nest Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Crows Nest Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Crows Nest Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Crows Nest When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Crows Nest Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Crows Nest Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Crows Nest Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Crows Nest Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Crows Nest Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 225 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Crows Nest Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crows Nest
What is the population of Crows Nest QLD?
The population of Crows Nest QLD is 2,212 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.0 people per km².Crows Nest is ranked #2,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Crows Nest?
The median personal income in Crows Nest QLD is $492 per week, or $25,584 per year.The median household income is $913 per week.Family income is $1,144 per week.Crows Nest is ranked #8,276 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Crows Nest?
Median rent in Crows Nest QLD is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 29.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Crows Nest ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Crows Nest?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crows Nest QLD is $1,118. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Crows Nest?
The median age in Crows Nest QLD is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Crows Nest a good suburb to live in?
Crows Nest is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,212.The median income is $492/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30759. All dollar figures in AUD.