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Cushnie QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cushnie QLD is 145 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cushnie is $496 per week ($25,792 per year). Median rent in Cushnie is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Cushnie has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Cushnie has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cushnie is $1,114.

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Cushnie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cushnie Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$496/wk

$25,792 per year

#8219 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,114/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cushnie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (71) Female 51.4% (75)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

145 people · 78.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Cushnie Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Cushnie Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

63.9% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.1% 13 dwellings

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

Cushnie Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cushnie Religion

No Religion

27.9%

Catholic

18.6%

Not stated

14.3%

Anglican

12.1%

Uniting Church

12.1%

Lutheran

7.1%

Christian (other)

5.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cushnie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Cushnie Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tagalog

50.0%

SAL Tot

50.0%

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

Cushnie Employment

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Employed full-time

34.7% 34 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.5% 24 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.1% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

37.8% 37 people

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

Cushnie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Bachelor Degree

17.1%

Postgraduate Degree

9.8%

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

Cushnie Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

24.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.9%

Managers

16.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.5%

Professionals

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

8.1%

Labourers

8.1%

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

Cushnie Field of Study

Engineering

29.0%

Health

25.8%

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Agriculture & Environment

12.9%

Society & Culture

12.9%

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

Cushnie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cushnie Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

17.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$4,000+/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cushnie Marital Status

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Married

43.0% 52

↔️

Separated

8.3% 10

📋

Divorced

14.9% 18

🕊️

Widowed

6.6% 8

👤

Never married

27.3% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cushnie Ancestry

Australian

37.7%

English

30.5%

German

15.6%

Filipino

5.4%

Irish

4.8%

Scottish

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cushnie School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

37.9%

Primary — Government

17.2%

Vocational Education

17.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.8%

Secondary — Catholic

13.8%

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

Cushnie Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.2% 21

✅

No need for assistance

91.8% 234

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

Cushnie Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.2% 22

—

Not a volunteer

78.8% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cushnie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

50.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cushnie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.4%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Other

11.6%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

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

Cushnie Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.6%

2 vehicles

32.7%

3 vehicles

36.4%

4+ vehicles

7.3%

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

Cushnie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.2%

3 bedrooms

52.8%

4 bedrooms

24.5%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

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

Cushnie Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

39.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cushnie Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

251

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cushnie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

Arthritis

Stroke

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Cushnie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.2%

$1-$149/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

16.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cushnie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.5%

Couple — no children

40.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

Couple — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cushnie Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

5.3% 6

🏅

Previously served

7.0% 8

👤

Never served

87.7% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cushnie Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 18

—

Did not provide

84.1% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cushnie Children Ever Born

No children

46.4%

2 children

14.3%

3 children

28.6%

4 children

10.7%

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

Cushnie When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2017

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

Cushnie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.1%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

22.2%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

24.2%

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

Cushnie Household Size

1 person

26.9%

2 persons

48.1%

4 persons

11.5%

5 persons

5.8%

6+ persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cushnie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

113

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Cushnie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cushnie Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Cushnie

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,062/wk

Rent share 19.1%

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Income: $503/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Mount Morgan

Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Cushnie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Drillham South

Pop: 73 Income: $888/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jollys Lookout

Pop: 73 Income: $942/wk Rent: $300/wk

No 6 Branch

Pop: 73 Income: $725/wk Rent: $225/wk

Silverleaf

Pop: 73 Income: $550/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wallaces Creek

Pop: 74 Income: $883/wk Rent: $380/wk

Captains Mountain

Pop: 74 Income: $556/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Cushnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cushnie

What is the population of Cushnie QLD?

The population of Cushnie QLD is 145 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Cushnie is ranked #7,851 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cushnie?

The median personal income in Cushnie QLD is $496 per week, or $25,792 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Cushnie is ranked #8,219 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cushnie?

Median rent in Cushnie QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cushnie ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cushnie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cushnie QLD is $1,114. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cushnie?

The median age in Cushnie QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cushnie a good suburb to live in?

Cushnie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 145.The median income is $496/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 30778. All dollar figures in AUD.