Cue, WA: suburb profile

The population of Cue WA is 140 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cue is $517 per week ($26,884 per year). Median rent in Cue is $100 per week ($433 per month). Cue has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Cue has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cue is England. The most common religion is No religion (38.6% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cue is $725.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Cue Population

140 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cue Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$517/wk

$26,884 per year

Ranked 8,041 of 14,663

Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

Ranked 8,615 of 14,663

Median Age

63years

25 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$725/mo

Avg household size: 1.5 · 0.6 per bedroom

Cue Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (77) Female 47.6% (70)

Population Density

1.5

people per km²

140 people · 94.1 km²

Households

1.5

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,333

Family income/wk

Cue Age Distribution

0-4

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 and Locality (SAL)

Cue Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Cue, 87.2% are owned outright and 12.8% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

87.2%

Owned with mortgage

12.8%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Cue Religion

No religion

38.6%

Not stated

29.3%

Catholic

14.3%

Anglican

12.1%

Uniting Church

5.7%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Buddhism

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Cue Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Cue Employment

Employed full-time

30.0% 33 people

Employed part-time

10.0% 11 people

Unemployed

6.4% 7 people

Not in labour force

53.6% 59 people

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

Cue Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.4%

Bachelor Degree

18.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.2%

Certificate I/II

13.5%

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

Cue Occupation

Managers

37.0%

Community & Personal Service

22.2%

Professionals

18.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

Labourers

11.1%

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

Cue Field of Study

Engineering

27.3%

Health

22.7%

Management & Commerce

22.7%

Education

13.6%

Society & Culture

13.6%

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

Cue Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cue Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

23.2%

$500-$649/wk

16.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Cue Marital Status

Married

39.9% 55

Separated

4.3% 6

Divorced

23.2% 32

Widowed

2.2% 3

Never married

30.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Cue Ancestry

English

37.1%

Australian

20.7%

Australian Aboriginal

6.4%

Irish

6.4%

Scottish

5.7%

Dutch

5.0%

German

4.3%

Italian

2.9%

French

2.1%

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

Cue Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

8.9%

No need for assistance

91.1%

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

Cue Volunteering

Volunteer

21.2% 22

Not a volunteer

78.8% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Cue How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.6%

Walked only

32.4%

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

Cue Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.9%

2 vehicles

39.0%

3 vehicles

18.6%

4+ vehicles

8.5%

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

Cue Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.5%

2 bedrooms

26.9%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

13.5%

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

Cue Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

49.1%

moved in the last 5 years

10.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Cue Indigenous Population

8.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Cue Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

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

Cue Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

9.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.2%

$400-$499/wk

13.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Cue Family Structure

Couple — no children

68.3%

Couple — no children under 15

22.0%

One parent — no children under 15

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Cue Military Service

Previously served

12.5% 14

Never served

87.5% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Cue Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

2.9% 3

Did not provide

97.1% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cue Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

2 children

35.3%

3 children

29.4%

4 children

8.8%

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

Cue When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Cue Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

33.0%

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

Cue Household Size

1 person

55.9%

2 persons

36.8%

3 persons

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Cue Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Cue Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cue Schools

schools nearby

government

677

avg ICSEA score

total students

Cue Primary School Government

Combined · K-9 · 23 students

677

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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Cue Rent Prices & Affordability

14% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $693/wk

Median rent $100/wk

Rent to income 14.4%

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

Median rent in Cue against your income

Your weekly income

About $3,003 a month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $593/wk

Rent share 14.4%

Cue vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Cue is $517 a week, 36% below the typical WA suburb ($806). Median rent is $100 a week, $220 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 14.4% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 63, 22 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Cue	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$517/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$693/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$100/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$725/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	63	41	42
Rent share of household income	14.4%	18.6%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cue

What is the population of Cue WA?

The population of Cue WA is 140 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Cue is ranked #7,954 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cue?

The median personal income in Cue WA is $517 per week, or $26,884 per year.The median household income is $693 per week.Family income is $1,333 per week.Cue is ranked #8,041 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cue?

Median rent in Cue WA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cue ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cue?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cue WA is $725. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cue?

The median age in Cue WA is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cue a good suburb to live in?

Cue is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 140.The median income is $517/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 50359. All dollar figures in AUD.