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Dumbleton QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dumbleton QLD is 242 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dumbleton is $865 per week ($44,980 per year). Median rent in Dumbleton is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Dumbleton has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Dumbleton has a population density of 18.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dumbleton is $1,733.

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Dumbleton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dumbleton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$865/wk

$44,980 per year

#2563 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dumbleton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (118) Female 50.8% (122)

Population Density

18.2

people per km²

242 people · 13.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,666

Family income/wk

Dumbleton 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)

Dumbleton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.8% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.2% 26 dwellings

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

Dumbleton Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Dumbleton Religion

Catholic

35.4%

No Religion

22.1%

Uniting Church

12.1%

Anglican

11.7%

Not stated

10.4%

Christian (other)

6.7%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dumbleton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.5%

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

Dumbleton Employment

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Employed full-time

43.6% 79 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 42 people

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Not in labour force

33.1% 60 people

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

Dumbleton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.9%

Bachelor Degree

19.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

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

Dumbleton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.5%

Clerical & Administrative

21.5%

Professionals

20.3%

Managers

15.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.6%

Sales Workers

5.1%

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

Dumbleton Field of Study

Engineering

33.8%

Society & Culture

15.6%

Architecture & Building

14.3%

Management & Commerce

11.7%

Education

7.8%

Health

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Creative Arts

3.9%

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

Dumbleton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dumbleton Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.9%

$4,000+/wk

23.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dumbleton Marital Status

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Married

62.9% 132

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Separated

2.4% 5

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Divorced

4.3% 9

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Widowed

3.8% 8

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Never married

26.7% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dumbleton Ancestry

English

30.6%

Australian

27.6%

Irish

12.0%

Scottish

10.8%

Maltese

6.6%

Other

3.9%

German

2.4%

New Zealander

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Italian

1.2%

South African

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dumbleton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.6%

Primary — Catholic

26.8%

Secondary — Government

14.6%

Secondary — Catholic

14.6%

Pre-school

7.3%

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

Dumbleton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.8% 8

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No need for assistance

98.2% 431

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

Dumbleton Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.1% 34

—

Not a volunteer

81.9% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dumbleton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

19.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

38.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dumbleton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.5%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Truck

3.5%

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

Dumbleton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.0%

2 vehicles

33.0%

3 vehicles

26.4%

4+ vehicles

18.7%

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

Dumbleton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.9%

2 bedrooms

6.5%

3 bedrooms

40.3%

4 bedrooms

32.5%

5 bedrooms

16.9%

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

Dumbleton Population Mobility

7.1%

moved in the last year

31.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dumbleton Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

430

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dumbleton Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Dumbleton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

14.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dumbleton Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.1%

Couple — children under 15

30.3%

Couple — no children under 15

24.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dumbleton Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 4

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Never served

97.9% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dumbleton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.0% 17

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Did not provide

91.0% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dumbleton Children Ever Born

No children

23.3%

2 children

36.7%

3 children

40.0%

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

Dumbleton When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Dumbleton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.1%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Dumbleton Household Size

1 person

8.0%

2 persons

50.7%

3 persons

16.0%

4 persons

18.7%

5 persons

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dumbleton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

209

Moved from QLD

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

Dumbleton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dumbleton Schools

schools nearby

government

942

avg ICSEA score

338

total students

Walkerston State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 306 students

949

ICSEA

Farleigh State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 32 students

935

ICSEA

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

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Dumbleton Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,531/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.9%

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

If you earn X in Dumbleton

Your weekly income

≈ $10,968/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $2,231/wk

Rent share 11.9%

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Dumbleton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bohle

Pop: 121 Income: $562/wk Rent: $250/wk

Causeway Lake

Pop: 121 Income: $624/wk Rent: $263/wk

Cressbrook

Pop: 121 Income: $515/wk Rent: $250/wk

Glenmorgan

Pop: 121 Income: $606/wk Rent: $100/wk

Netherdale

Pop: 121 Income: $446/wk Rent: $220/wk

Gregory (Qld)

Pop: 122 Income: $675/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumbleton

What is the population of Dumbleton QLD?

The population of Dumbleton QLD is 242 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 18.2 people per km².Dumbleton is ranked #6,492 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dumbleton?

The median personal income in Dumbleton QLD is $865 per week, or $44,980 per year.The median household income is $2,531 per week.Family income is $2,666 per week.Dumbleton is ranked #2,563 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dumbleton?

Median rent in Dumbleton QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 11.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dumbleton ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dumbleton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dumbleton QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dumbleton?

The median age in Dumbleton QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dumbleton a good suburb to live in?

Dumbleton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 242.The median income is $865/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.9% 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: 30891. All dollar figures in AUD.