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Deagon QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Deagon QLD is 3,773 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Deagon is $831 per week ($43,212 per year). Median rent in Deagon is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Deagon has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Deagon has a population density of 1339.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Deagon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deagon is $1,846.

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Deagon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Deagon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$831/wk

$43,212 per year

#3080 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,846/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Deagon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (1,870) Female 50.4% (1,901)

Population Density

1339.0

people per km²

3,773 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,283

Family income/wk

Deagon 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)

Deagon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.7% 418 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.3% 609 dwellings

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

Deagon Country of Birth

Australia

91.2%

England

6.6%

India

0.6%

Fiji

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

France

0.3%

Canada

0.2%

China

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

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

Deagon Religion

No Religion

49.2%

Catholic

22.1%

Anglican

11.7%

Not stated

7.3%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Baptist

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Deagon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Deagon Languages Spoken at Home

Other

23.5%

SAL Tot

21.2%

IAL Punjabi

12.9%

SAL Filipin

11.8%

Samoan

10.6%

Urdu

7.1%

Mandarin

7.1%

German

5.9%

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

Deagon Employment

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Employed full-time

41.0% 1,156 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 582 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 97 people

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Not in labour force

35.0% 986 people

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

Deagon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.7%

Bachelor Degree

29.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

7.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Deagon Occupation

Professionals

31.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.7%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Managers

12.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.9%

Labourers

6.3%

Sales Workers

5.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.1%

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

Deagon Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Engineering

15.9%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Health

11.1%

Education

8.5%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Creative Arts

5.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.9%

Information Technology

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

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

Deagon Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Deagon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Deagon Marital Status

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Married

38.1% 1,200

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Separated

3.6% 112

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Divorced

13.2% 417

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Widowed

6.0% 188

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Never married

39.2% 1,236

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Deagon Ancestry

English

31.6%

Australian

28.8%

Irish

11.0%

Scottish

9.4%

Other

5.4%

German

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Italian

1.7%

New Zealander

1.7%

Filipino

1.5%

Dutch

1.2%

Chinese

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Deagon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.2%

Secondary — Government

25.9%

Secondary — Catholic

11.1%

Vocational Education

9.7%

Primary — Catholic

9.4%

Pre-school

9.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

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

Deagon Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.2% 449

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No need for assistance

93.8% 6,745

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

Deagon Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.9% 412

—

Not a volunteer

86.1% 2,561

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Deagon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.0%

$600-$799/mo

2.4%

$800-$999/mo

2.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Deagon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.4%

Did not go to work

15.0%

Train

6.6%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Walked only

2.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

Bicycle

1.1%

Bus

0.8%

Truck

0.7%

Other

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Deagon Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.9%

1 vehicle

39.0%

2 vehicles

33.9%

3 vehicles

11.7%

4+ vehicles

5.5%

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

Deagon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.7%

2 bedrooms

18.9%

3 bedrooms

43.7%

4 bedrooms

21.7%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Deagon Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

40.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Deagon Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

166

Indigenous residents

7,056

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Deagon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

434

Asthma

173

Arthritis

115

Lung condition

113

Heart disease

101

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Deagon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Deagon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.3%

Couple — no children

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

16.6%

One parent — no children under 15

9.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Deagon Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 9

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Previously served

4.0% 120

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Never served

95.7% 2,861

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Deagon Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 385

—

Did not provide

87.0% 2,584

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Deagon Children Ever Born

No children

35.6%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

29.5%

3 children

14.4%

4 children

4.3%

5+ children

1.7%

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

Deagon When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

177

2011–2015

103

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Deagon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

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

Deagon Household Size

1 person

32.2%

2 persons

30.7%

3 persons

16.0%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Deagon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,087

Moved from QLD

364

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

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

Deagon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.2%

Step family — no other children

10.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Deagon Schools

schools nearby

government

1035

avg ICSEA score

8,025

total students

Shorncliffe State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 344 students

1122

ICSEA

St Patrick's College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,410 students

1092

ICSEA

St Flannan's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 419 students

1077

ICSEA

Holy Spirit College Catholic

Secondary · 7-10 · 455 students

1077

ICSEA

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 707 students

1074

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students

1063

ICSEA

St John Fisher College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 714 students

1063

ICSEA

Nashville State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 331 students

1058

ICSEA

Sandgate State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 387 students

1057

ICSEA

Sandgate District State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 993 students

1010

ICSEA

Boondall State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 621 students

1009

ICSEA

Bracken Ridge State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 626 students

981

ICSEA

Bracken Ridge State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 304 students

968

ICSEA

Taigum State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 446 students

962

ICSEA

Jabiru Community College Independent

Secondary · 10-12 · 81 students

913

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 17 schools

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

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Deagon Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,605/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Deagon

Your weekly income

≈ $6,955/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,255/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Deagon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Middlemount

Pop: 1,899 Income: $1,667/wk Rent: $54/wk

Rosslea

Pop: 1,903 Income: $909/wk Rent: $275/wk

Shorncliffe

Pop: 1,907 Income: $930/wk Rent: $275/wk

Dicky Beach

Pop: 1,921 Income: $664/wk Rent: $400/wk

Plainland

Pop: 1,930 Income: $722/wk Rent: $360/wk

Bokarina

Pop: 1,935 Income: $967/wk Rent: $530/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deagon

What is the population of Deagon QLD?

The population of Deagon QLD is 3,773 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1339.0 people per km².Deagon is ranked #2,017 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Deagon?

The median personal income in Deagon QLD is $831 per week, or $43,212 per year.The median household income is $1,605 per week.Family income is $2,283 per week.Deagon is ranked #3,080 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Deagon?

Median rent in Deagon QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Deagon ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Deagon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deagon QLD is $1,846. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Deagon?

The median age in Deagon QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Deagon a good suburb to live in?

Deagon is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,773.The median income is $831/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 30818. All dollar figures in AUD.