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Dolphin Heads QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dolphin Heads, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dolphin Heads QLD is 413 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dolphin Heads is $1,418 per week ($73,736 per year). Median rent in Dolphin Heads is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Dolphin Heads has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Dolphin Heads has a population density of 381.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Dolphin Heads is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dolphin Heads is $2,600.
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Dolphin Heads Population
Dolphin Heads Median Income & Rent
Dolphin Heads Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Dolphin Heads Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dolphin Heads Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dolphin Heads Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dolphin Heads Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dolphin Heads Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dolphin Heads Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Dolphin Heads Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dolphin Heads Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dolphin Heads Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dolphin Heads Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dolphin Heads Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dolphin Heads Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dolphin Heads Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dolphin Heads Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dolphin Heads School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Dolphin Heads Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dolphin Heads Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dolphin Heads Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Dolphin Heads How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dolphin Heads Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dolphin Heads Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dolphin Heads Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dolphin Heads Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dolphin Heads Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dolphin Heads Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dolphin Heads Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dolphin Heads Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Dolphin Heads Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dolphin Heads Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dolphin Heads When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Dolphin Heads Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dolphin Heads Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dolphin Heads Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dolphin Heads Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dolphin Heads Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolphin Heads
What is the population of Dolphin Heads QLD?
The population of Dolphin Heads QLD is 413 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 381.6 people per km².Dolphin Heads is ranked #5,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Dolphin Heads?
The median personal income in Dolphin Heads QLD is $1,418 per week, or $73,736 per year.The median household income is $2,833 per week.Family income is $3,708 per week.Dolphin Heads is ranked #164 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Dolphin Heads?
Median rent in Dolphin Heads QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dolphin Heads ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Dolphin Heads?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dolphin Heads QLD is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dolphin Heads?
The median age in Dolphin Heads QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dolphin Heads a good suburb to live in?
Dolphin Heads is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 413.The median income is $1,418/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30860. All dollar figures in AUD.