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Drillham QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Drillham QLD is 113 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Drillham is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Drillham is $180 per week ($780 per month). Drillham has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Drillham has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drillham is $1,239.

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Drillham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Drillham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$662/wk

$34,424 per year

#6114 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,239/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Drillham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.8% (63) Female 43.2% (48)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

113 people · 360.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,312

Family income/wk

Drillham 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

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Drillham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 8 dwellings

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

Drillham Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Drillham Religion

No Religion

32.5%

Anglican

31.6%

Catholic

15.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

8.8%

Not stated

8.8%

Lutheran

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Drillham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Drillham Employment

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Employed full-time

47.1% 33 people

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Employed part-time

18.6% 13 people

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Unemployed

5.7% 4 people

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Not in labour force

28.6% 20 people

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

Drillham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Bachelor Degree

25.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.5%

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

Drillham Occupation

Managers

39.4%

Professionals

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.1%

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

Drillham Field of Study

Engineering

24.0%

Society & Culture

24.0%

Health

16.0%

Agriculture & Environment

12.0%

Education

12.0%

Management & Commerce

12.0%

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

Drillham Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Drillham Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

21.4%

$500-$649/wk

21.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Drillham Marital Status

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Married

43.3% 39

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Separated

10.0% 9

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Divorced

15.6% 14

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Widowed

7.8% 7

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Never married

23.3% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Drillham Ancestry

Australian

40.3%

English

28.8%

Scottish

14.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.8%

German

5.8%

Irish

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Drillham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

21.4%

Vocational Education

17.9%

Pre-school

10.7%

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

Drillham Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.0% 8

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No need for assistance

96.0% 194

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

Drillham Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.1% 26

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Not a volunteer

64.9% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Drillham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Drillham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.3%

Walked only

9.4%

Did not go to work

9.4%

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

Drillham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.1%

2 vehicles

48.7%

3 vehicles

15.4%

4+ vehicles

12.8%

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

Drillham Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.7%

3 bedrooms

22.7%

4 bedrooms

36.4%

5 bedrooms

18.2%

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

Drillham Population Mobility

7.8%

moved in the last year

36.7%

moved in the last 5 years

7.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Drillham Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

192

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Drillham Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Drillham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$3,500+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Drillham Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.6%

Couple — no children

17.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

10.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Drillham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 11

—

Did not provide

85.1% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Drillham Children Ever Born

1 child

20.0%

2 children

53.3%

3 children

26.7%

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

Drillham When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Drillham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

24.1%

15–29 hours

21.5%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Drillham Household Size

1 person

36.2%

2 persons

23.4%

3 persons

10.6%

4 persons

14.9%

5 persons

8.5%

6+ persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Drillham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Drillham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Drillham Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.0%

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

If you earn X in Drillham

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $720/wk

Rent share 20.0%

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Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $55/wk

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $20/wk

Normanton

Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $10/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $60/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $23/wk

Drillham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Vinegar Hill

Pop: 57 Income: $675/wk Rent: $580/wk

Baroondah

Pop: 57 Income: $2,285/wk

Bukali

Pop: 57 Income: $474/wk Rent: $180/wk

Castle Creek (Qld)

Pop: 57 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $125/wk

Cona Creek

Pop: 57 Income: $871/wk

Currajah

Pop: 57 Income: $974/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drillham

What is the population of Drillham QLD?

The population of Drillham QLD is 113 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Drillham is ranked #8,601 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Drillham?

The median personal income in Drillham QLD is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.Drillham is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Drillham?

Median rent in Drillham QLD is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Drillham ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Drillham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drillham QLD is $1,239. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Drillham?

The median age in Drillham QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Drillham a good suburb to live in?

Drillham is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 113.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% 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: 30878. All dollar figures in AUD.