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Doolbi QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Doolbi QLD is 101 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Doolbi is $541 per week ($28,132 per year). Median rent in Doolbi is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Doolbi has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Doolbi has a population density of 17.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doolbi is $900.

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Doolbi Population

residents (Census 2021)

Doolbi Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$541/wk

$28,132 per year

#7822 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$900/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Doolbi Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.0% (50) Female 55.0% (61)

Population Density

17.2

people per km²

101 people · 5.9 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,166

Family income/wk

Doolbi Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Doolbi Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.6% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.4% 11 dwellings

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

Doolbi Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Doolbi Religion

No Religion

31.4%

Catholic

20.0%

Uniting Church

12.4%

Anglican

9.5%

Pentecostal

9.5%

Baptist

7.6%

Not stated

6.7%

Lutheran

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Doolbi Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Doolbi Employment

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Employed full-time

22.2% 18 people

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Employed part-time

17.3% 14 people

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Not in labour force

60.5% 49 people

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

Doolbi Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.5%

Bachelor Degree

26.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.3%

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

Doolbi Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

33.3%

Sales Workers

33.3%

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

Doolbi Field of Study

Management & Commerce

50.0%

Engineering

31.3%

Education

18.8%

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

Doolbi Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Doolbi Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.9%

$650-$799/wk

22.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$4,000+/wk

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Doolbi Marital Status

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Married

54.0% 47

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Divorced

10.3% 9

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Widowed

10.3% 9

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Never married

25.3% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Doolbi Ancestry

Australian

28.9%

English

22.8%

Scottish

13.4%

German

10.7%

Irish

8.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.4%

Welsh

3.4%

Other

3.4%

Italian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Doolbi School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

50.0%

Vocational Education

50.0%

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

Doolbi Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.4% 16

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No need for assistance

91.6% 174

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

Doolbi Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.2% 26

—

Not a volunteer

70.8% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Doolbi Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

50.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Doolbi How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.8%

Other

11.1%

Did not go to work

11.1%

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

Doolbi Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.7%

2 vehicles

43.2%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Doolbi Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

30.0%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

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

Doolbi Population Mobility

22.0%

moved in the last year

44.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Doolbi Indigenous Population

8.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

179

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Doolbi Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Doolbi Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$150-$299/wk

19.4%

$300-$399/wk

14.9%

$500-$649/wk

10.4%

$650-$799/wk

13.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Doolbi Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.0%

Couple — children under 15

23.8%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

One parent — no children under 15

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Doolbi Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.7% 20

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Did not provide

77.3% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Doolbi Children Ever Born

2 children

41.2%

3 children

58.8%

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

Doolbi When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

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

Doolbi Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

27.2%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

25.0%

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

Doolbi Household Size

1 person

29.2%

2 persons

45.8%

4 persons

12.5%

6+ persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Doolbi Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Doolbi Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Doolbi Schools

schools nearby

government

949

avg ICSEA score

775

total students

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 149 students

993

ICSEA

Isis District State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 392 students

930

ICSEA

Childers State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 234 students

924

ICSEA

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

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Doolbi Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $974/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.2%

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

If you earn X in Doolbi

Your weekly income

≈ $4,221/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $719/wk

Rent share 26.2%

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Doolbi vs State & National Average

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Ballaroo

Pop: 51 Income: $941/wk

Rawbelle

Pop: 51 Income: $866/wk

Lethebrook

Pop: 51 Income: $687/wk

Mount Luke

Pop: 51 Income: $515/wk Rent: $295/wk

Pinevale

Pop: 51 Income: $924/wk Rent: $200/wk

The Falls

Pop: 51 Income: $575/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doolbi

What is the population of Doolbi QLD?

The population of Doolbi QLD is 101 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.2 people per km².Doolbi is ranked #8,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Doolbi?

The median personal income in Doolbi QLD is $541 per week, or $28,132 per year.The median household income is $974 per week.Family income is $1,166 per week.Doolbi is ranked #7,822 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Doolbi?

Median rent in Doolbi QLD is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Doolbi ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Doolbi?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doolbi QLD is $900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Doolbi?

The median age in Doolbi QLD is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Doolbi a good suburb to live in?

Doolbi is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 101.The median income is $541/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 30864. All dollar figures in AUD.