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Durack QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Durack QLD is 7,788 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Durack is $597 per week ($31,044 per year). Median rent in Durack is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Durack has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Durack has a population density of 1916.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Durack is India. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Durack is $1,517.

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Durack Population

residents (Census 2021)

Durack Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$597/wk

$31,044 per year

#7134 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Durack Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (3,728) Female 52.1% (4,063)

Population Density

1916.1

people per km²

7,788 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,613

Family income/wk

Durack 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)

Durack Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.4% 737 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.6% 755 dwellings

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

Durack Country of Birth

Australia

83.4%

India

5.4%

England

3.9%

Fiji

1.4%

China

1.2%

Afghanistan

1.1%

Bangladesh

0.9%

Iran

0.9%

Indonesia

0.9%

Germany

0.8%

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

Durack Religion

No Religion

29.6%

Catholic

24.0%

Buddhism

13.6%

Islam

10.3%

Anglican

7.4%

Not stated

7.2%

Christian (other)

4.4%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Durack Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Durack Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

53.1%

Other

21.3%

IAL Punjabi

5.8%

SAL Tot

5.5%

Arabic

4.1%

Samoan

3.8%

Mandarin

3.4%

IAL Sinhal

2.9%

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

Durack Employment

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Employed full-time

30.5% 1,742 people

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Employed part-time

17.9% 1,025 people

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Unemployed

5.2% 298 people

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Not in labour force

46.4% 2,648 people

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

Durack Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

33.4%

Bachelor Degree

30.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

9.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

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

Durack Occupation

Professionals

23.9%

Community & Personal Service

18.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Labourers

11.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

Managers

8.1%

Sales Workers

5.0%

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

Durack Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Engineering

16.4%

Society & Culture

16.0%

Health

12.4%

Education

7.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Information Technology

5.3%

Architecture & Building

4.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.7%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

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

Durack Dwelling Types

Separate house

70.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

19.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Durack Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.4%

$4,000+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Durack Marital Status

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Married

44.0% 2,792

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Separated

3.7% 233

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Divorced

10.5% 667

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Widowed

8.7% 554

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Never married

33.0% 2,096

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Durack Ancestry

Other

20.0%

English

19.0%

Vietnamese

18.0%

Australian

14.9%

Irish

5.4%

Chinese

4.6%

Scottish

4.6%

Filipino

3.1%

Indian

3.0%

German

2.9%

Samoan

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Durack School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.0%

Secondary — Government

28.9%

Vocational Education

14.7%

Pre-school

7.5%

Primary — Catholic

6.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

Secondary — Catholic

3.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

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

Durack Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.6% 1,261

✅

No need for assistance

91.4% 13,469

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

Durack Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.7% 698

—

Not a volunteer

88.3% 5,254

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Durack Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.7%

$800-$999/mo

4.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Durack How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.8%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Car (passenger)

8.9%

Bus

4.1%

Train

1.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Truck

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.6%

Walked only

0.5%

Bicycle

0.2%

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

Durack Car Ownership

0 vehicles

11.1%

1 vehicle

39.9%

2 vehicles

31.9%

3 vehicles

11.5%

4+ vehicles

5.5%

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

Durack Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.2%

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

44.4%

4 bedrooms

24.5%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Durack Population Mobility

13.7%

moved in the last year

40.1%

moved in the last 5 years

8.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Durack Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

427

Indigenous residents

14,538

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Durack Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

591

Diabetes

268

Asthma

250

Arthritis

237

Heart disease

210

Lung condition

207

Stroke

102

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Durack Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Durack Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.8%

Couple — no children

21.7%

Couple — no children under 15

16.4%

One parent — children under 15

9.2%

One parent — no children under 15

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Durack Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 10

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Previously served

2.6% 154

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Never served

97.3% 5,828

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Durack Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 682

—

Did not provide

88.5% 5,243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Durack Children Ever Born

No children

33.7%

1 child

13.7%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

15.2%

4 children

8.5%

5+ children

2.6%

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

Durack When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

142

1971–1980

227

1981–1990

537

1991–2000

501

2001–2010

923

2011–2015

507

2016

142

2017

106

2018

104

2019

146

2020

2021

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

Durack Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

23.6%

15–29 hours

9.8%

30+ hours

7.5%

Did not do domestic work

41.2%

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

Durack Household Size

1 person

31.7%

2 persons

26.8%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Durack Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,322

Moved from QLD

725

Moved — same area (SA2)

127

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

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

Durack Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

6.7%

Blended family — no other children

3.3%

Intact family — other children present

2.2%

Other couple — children only

1.0%

Step family — other children present

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Durack Schools

schools nearby

government

945

avg ICSEA score

6,609

total students

Oxley State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 383 students

1051

ICSEA

Forest Lake State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 738 students

1015

ICSEA

St Mark's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 448 students

982

ICSEA

Western Suburbs State Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 220 students

972

ICSEA

Australian International Islamic College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,573 students

971

ICSEA

Durack State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 642 students

934

ICSEA

Serviceton South State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 454 students

919

ICSEA

Richlands East State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 508 students

910

ICSEA

Glenala State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,133 students

908

ICSEA

Inala State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 416 students

906

ICSEA

Inala Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 94 students

823

ICSEA

St John's Anglican College - Alpine Place Campus Independent

Primary

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

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Durack Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,264/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.7%

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

If you earn X in Durack

Your weekly income

≈ $5,477/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $914/wk

Rent share 27.7%

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Durack vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,907 Income: $662/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 3,932 Income: $584/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 3,944 Income: $757/wk Rent: $400/wk

Wandal

Pop: 3,949 Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 3,959 Income: $618/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 3,960 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Durack

What is the population of Durack QLD?

The population of Durack QLD is 7,788 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1916.1 people per km².Durack is ranked #923 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Durack?

The median personal income in Durack QLD is $597 per week, or $31,044 per year.The median household income is $1,264 per week.Family income is $1,613 per week.Durack is ranked #7,134 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Durack?

Median rent in Durack QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Durack ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Durack?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Durack QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Durack?

The median age in Durack QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Durack a good suburb to live in?

Durack is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,788.The median income is $597/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 30905. All dollar figures in AUD.