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Degarra QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Degarra QLD is 80 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Degarra is $440 per week ($22,880 per year). Median rent in Degarra is $150 per week ($650 per month). Degarra has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Degarra has a population density of 11.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Degarra is England. The most common religion is Lutheran (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Degarra is $460.

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Degarra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Degarra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$440/wk

$22,880 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$460/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1 per bedroom

Degarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (40) Female 51.8% (43)

Population Density

11.8

people per km²

80 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,125

Family income/wk

Degarra Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Degarra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 13 dwellings

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

Degarra Country of Birth

Australia

84.6%

England

15.4%

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

Degarra Religion

Lutheran

46.8%

No Religion

26.0%

Not stated

20.8%

Anglican

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Degarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.6%

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

Degarra Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

54.5%

Other

45.5%

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

Degarra Employment

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Employed full-time

18.2% 10 people

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Employed part-time

16.4% 9 people

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Unemployed

7.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

58.2% 32 people

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

Degarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Certificate I/II

13.6%

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

Degarra Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

37.5%

Professionals

25.0%

Managers

18.8%

Labourers

18.8%

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

Degarra Field of Study

Management & Commerce

45.5%

Engineering

27.3%

Society & Culture

27.3%

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

Degarra Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Degarra Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

25.0%

$500-$649/wk

25.0%

$800-$999/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Degarra Marital Status

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Married

23.2% 16

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Separated

8.7% 6

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Divorced

5.8% 4

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Widowed

4.3% 3

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Never married

58.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Degarra Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

52.5%

English

21.3%

Australian

12.5%

Scottish

8.8%

Other

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Degarra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Degarra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 3

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 123

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

Degarra Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.8% 8

—

Not a volunteer

85.2% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Degarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.3%

Car (passenger)

18.8%

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

Degarra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.7%

1 vehicle

46.4%

2 vehicles

28.6%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Degarra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

30.4%

2 bedrooms

34.8%

3 bedrooms

13.0%

4 bedrooms

21.7%

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

Degarra Population Mobility

7.4%

moved in the last year

15.4%

moved in the last 5 years

17.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Degarra Indigenous Population

66.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Degarra Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

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

Degarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

25.0%

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Degarra Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

34.0%

One parent — no children under 15

22.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

Couple — no children

15.1%

Couple — children under 15

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Degarra Military Service

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Previously served

8.2% 5

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Never served

91.8% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Degarra Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Degarra Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Degarra When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Degarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.3%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

9.1%

30+ hours

5.5%

Did not do domestic work

29.1%

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

Degarra Household Size

1 person

37.5%

2 persons

15.6%

3 persons

18.8%

4 persons

12.5%

6+ persons

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Degarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Degarra Schools

schools nearby

government

661

avg ICSEA score

total students

Bloomfield River State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 67 students

661

ICSEA

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

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Degarra Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $849/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Degarra

Your weekly income

≈ $3,679/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $699/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Degarra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Coorumbene

Pop: 40 Income: $1,031/wk

Malling

Pop: 40 Income: $942/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mount Debateable

Pop: 40 Income: $787/wk Rent: $110/wk

Mungalli

Pop: 40 Income: $514/wk Rent: $200/wk

Muniganeen

Pop: 40 Income: $410/wk Rent: $113/wk

Nukku

Pop: 40 Income: $675/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Degarra

What is the population of Degarra QLD?

The population of Degarra QLD is 80 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Degarra?

The median personal income in Degarra QLD is $440 per week, or $22,880 per year.The median household income is $849 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Degarra?

Median rent in Degarra QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Degarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Degarra QLD is $460. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Degarra?

The median age in Degarra QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Degarra a good suburb to live in?

Degarra is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 80.The median income is $440/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 30826. All dollar figures in AUD.