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Damascus QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Damascus QLD is 96 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Damascus is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in Damascus is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Damascus has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Damascus has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Damascus is $745.

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Damascus Population

residents (Census 2021)

Damascus Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$495/wk

$25,740 per year

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$745/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Damascus Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (51) Female 44.6% (41)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

96 people · 53.0 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Damascus Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Damascus Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 14 dwellings

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

Damascus Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Damascus Religion

No Religion

36.2%

Anglican

17.0%

Not stated

16.0%

Catholic

10.6%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

5.3%

Other Religions Tot

5.3%

Othr Protestnt

5.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Damascus Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Damascus Employment

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Employed full-time

32.4% 22 people

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Employed part-time

17.6% 12 people

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Not in labour force

50.0% 34 people

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

Damascus Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.6%

Bachelor Degree

15.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Certificate I/II

9.1%

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

Damascus Occupation

Community & Personal Service

40.0%

Professionals

25.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

20.0%

Managers

15.0%

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

Damascus Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Education

22.2%

Society & Culture

22.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

22.2%

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

Damascus Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Damascus Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

40.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

20.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Damascus Marital Status

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Married

45.9% 34

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Separated

4.1% 3

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Divorced

23.0% 17

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Widowed

4.1% 3

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Never married

23.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Damascus Ancestry

Australian

35.7%

English

29.5%

Irish

9.8%

Other

8.0%

Scottish

7.1%

German

5.4%

Filipino

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Damascus School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

57.1%

Primary — Government

42.9%

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

Damascus Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.1% 11

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No need for assistance

92.9% 143

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

Damascus Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.6% 21

—

Not a volunteer

70.4% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Damascus Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Damascus How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.6%

Did not go to work

17.4%

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

Damascus Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.1%

2 vehicles

48.4%

3 vehicles

35.5%

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

Damascus Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

34.5%

3 bedrooms

44.8%

4 bedrooms

20.7%

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

Damascus Population Mobility

22.0%

moved in the last year

34.7%

moved in the last 5 years

44.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Damascus Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

160

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Damascus Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Damascus Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

11.9%

$300-$399/wk

8.5%

$400-$499/wk

13.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Damascus Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.6%

Couple — children under 15

36.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Damascus Military Service

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Previously served

16.0% 12

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Never served

84.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Damascus Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

29.0% 20

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Did not provide

71.0% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Damascus Children Ever Born

No children

71.4%

2 children

28.6%

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

Damascus When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Damascus Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.6%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

24.2%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Damascus Household Size

1 person

34.3%

2 persons

51.4%

3 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Damascus Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Damascus Family Blending

Step family — no other children

57.1%

Intact family — no other children

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Damascus Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $933/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.0%

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

If you earn X in Damascus

Your weekly income

≈ $4,043/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $653/wk

Rent share 30.0%

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Damascus vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Victoria Hill

Pop: 48 Income: $575/wk Rent: $150/wk

Begonia

Pop: 48 Income: $474/wk Rent: $50/wk

Fairdale

Pop: 48 Income: $669/wk

Howitt

Pop: 48 Income: $962/wk

Maryvale (Livingstone - Qld)

Pop: 48 Income: $900/wk

North Branch (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 48 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $85/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Damascus

What is the population of Damascus QLD?

The population of Damascus QLD is 96 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Damascus?

The median personal income in Damascus QLD is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Damascus?

Median rent in Damascus QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Damascus?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Damascus QLD is $745. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Damascus?

The median age in Damascus QLD is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Damascus a good suburb to live in?

Damascus is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 96.The median income is $495/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% 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: 30802. All dollar figures in AUD.