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Drinan QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Drinan QLD is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Drinan is $496 per week ($25,792 per year). Median rent in Drinan is $276 per week ($1,196 per month). Drinan has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Drinan has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Drinan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drinan is $693.

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Drinan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Drinan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$496/wk

$25,792 per year

#8219 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$276/wk

$1,196 per month

#5544 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$693/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Drinan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.2% (77) Female 43.8% (60)

Population Density

5.8

people per km²

135 people · 23.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,062

Family income/wk

Drinan 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)

Drinan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.7% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.3% 24 dwellings

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

Drinan Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

9.4%

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

Drinan Religion

No Religion

29.8%

Catholic

17.6%

Not stated

13.7%

Anglican

13.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.2%

Uniting Church

8.4%

Othr Protestnt

4.6%

Lattr day Snts

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Drinan Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Drinan Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Drinan Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 45 people

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Employed part-time

17.5% 21 people

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Not in labour force

45.0% 54 people

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

Drinan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.8%

Bachelor Degree

5.3%

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

Drinan Occupation

Community & Personal Service

27.6%

Managers

24.1%

Professionals

24.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.3%

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

Drinan Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Society & Culture

26.7%

Architecture & Building

13.3%

Health

13.3%

Management & Commerce

13.3%

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

Drinan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Drinan Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.6%

$400-$499/wk

14.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

25.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Drinan Marital Status

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Married

51.7% 62

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Divorced

9.2% 11

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Widowed

6.7% 8

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Never married

32.5% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Drinan Ancestry

Australian

32.5%

English

31.4%

German

10.7%

Scottish

8.9%

Other

7.7%

Irish

4.7%

Italian

2.4%

Welsh

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Drinan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

53.3%

Vocational Education

26.7%

Primary — Government

20.0%

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

Drinan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.3% 21

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No need for assistance

91.7% 231

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

Drinan Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.7% 24

—

Not a volunteer

80.3% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Drinan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

38.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Drinan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.1%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Bus

5.8%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Truck

5.8%

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

Drinan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.5%

2 vehicles

40.8%

3 vehicles

10.2%

4+ vehicles

22.4%

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

Drinan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.6%

2 bedrooms

31.5%

3 bedrooms

25.9%

4 bedrooms

25.9%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

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

Drinan Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

30.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Drinan Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

244

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Drinan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Asthma

Stroke

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

Drinan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

9.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Drinan Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.3%

Couple — children under 15

28.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.4%

One parent — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Drinan Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 6

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Never served

95.0% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Drinan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 17

—

Did not provide

85.7% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Drinan Children Ever Born

No children

18.4%

2 children

39.5%

3 children

23.7%

4 children

18.4%

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

Drinan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

2001–2010

2020

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

Drinan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

12.2%

30+ hours

16.5%

Did not do domestic work

19.1%

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

Drinan Household Size

1 person

19.2%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Drinan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

113

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Drinan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Drinan Schools

schools nearby

government

900

avg ICSEA score

total students

Wallaville State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 47 students

900

ICSEA

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

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Drinan Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $982/wk

Median Rent $276/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.1%

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

If you earn X in Drinan

Your weekly income

≈ $4,255/month

Median rent $276/wk

Left after rent $706/wk

Rent share 28.1%

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Drinan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Barron

Pop: 68 Income: $820/wk Rent: $295/wk

Bungeworgorai

Pop: 68 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

Coles Creek

Pop: 68 Income: $875/wk Rent: $340/wk

Columboola

Pop: 68 Income: $933/wk Rent: $350/wk

Corella

Pop: 68 Income: $749/wk Rent: $300/wk

Crossdale

Pop: 68 Income: $624/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drinan

What is the population of Drinan QLD?

The population of Drinan QLD is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².Drinan is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Drinan?

The median personal income in Drinan QLD is $496 per week, or $25,792 per year.The median household income is $982 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Drinan is ranked #8,219 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Drinan?

Median rent in Drinan QLD is $276 per week ($1,196 per month).Rent represents 28.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Drinan ranks #5,544 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Drinan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drinan QLD is $693. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Drinan?

The median age in Drinan QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Drinan a good suburb to live in?

Drinan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 135.The median income is $496/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.1% 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: 30880. All dollar figures in AUD.