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East Palmerston QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of East Palmerston QLD is 220 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Palmerston is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in East Palmerston is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). East Palmerston has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. East Palmerston has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Palmerston is $1,317.

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East Palmerston Population

residents (Census 2021)

East Palmerston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

#3389 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,317/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

East Palmerston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.6% (133) Female 40.4% (90)

Population Density

5.2

people per km²

220 people · 42.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

East Palmerston 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

East Palmerston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.5% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 21 dwellings

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

East Palmerston Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

East Palmerston Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Catholic

12.7%

Anglican

12.7%

Not stated

11.8%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.7%

Pentecostal

3.8%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

East Palmerston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.2%

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

East Palmerston Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

East Palmerston Employment

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Employed full-time

51.0% 79 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 24 people

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Not in labour force

33.5% 52 people

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

East Palmerston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Bachelor Degree

26.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.2%

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

East Palmerston Occupation

Managers

25.6%

Professionals

23.3%

Labourers

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

7.0%

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

East Palmerston Field of Study

Education

35.7%

Engineering

19.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.1%

Health

7.1%

Management & Commerce

7.1%

Society & Culture

7.1%

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

East Palmerston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

East Palmerston Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

East Palmerston Marital Status

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Married

56.1% 106

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Separated

1.6% 3

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Divorced

6.9% 13

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Widowed

2.6% 5

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Never married

32.8% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

East Palmerston Ancestry

English

26.8%

Australian

25.4%

Other

13.9%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

7.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.4%

German

5.0%

Italian

4.6%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

East Palmerston School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Government

37.5%

Secondary — Catholic

12.5%

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

East Palmerston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 17

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 399

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

East Palmerston Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.0% 28

—

Not a volunteer

83.0% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

East Palmerston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

27.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

East Palmerston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.1%

Car (passenger)

23.9%

Did not go to work

8.7%

Other

3.3%

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

East Palmerston Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.8%

1 vehicle

27.8%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

22.8%

4+ vehicles

11.4%

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

East Palmerston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.2%

2 bedrooms

13.7%

3 bedrooms

45.2%

4 bedrooms

23.3%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

4.1%

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

East Palmerston Population Mobility

19.1%

moved in the last year

36.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

East Palmerston Indigenous Population

12.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

368

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

East Palmerston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

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

East Palmerston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

21.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

East Palmerston Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.4%

Couple — children under 15

27.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.2%

One parent — children under 15

12.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

East Palmerston Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 5

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Never served

97.0% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

East Palmerston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 18

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Did not provide

89.4% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

East Palmerston Children Ever Born

No children

18.8%

1 child

17.4%

2 children

29.0%

3 children

23.2%

4 children

7.2%

5+ children

4.3%

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

East Palmerston When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2021

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

East Palmerston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

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

East Palmerston Household Size

1 person

24.3%

2 persons

40.5%

3 persons

21.6%

4 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

East Palmerston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

157

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

East Palmerston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

East Palmerston Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,390/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.0%

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

If you earn X in East Palmerston

Your weekly income

≈ $6,023/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,070/wk

Rent share 23.0%

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $163/wk

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $774/wk Rent: $294/wk Save: $26/wk

Gooburrum

Income: $693/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $20/wk

Wongaling Beach

Income: $699/wk Rent: $273/wk Save: $47/wk

Shorncliffe

Income: $930/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $45/wk

Yeppoon

Income: $671/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $20/wk

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

East Palmerston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Birdsville

Pop: 110 Income: $1,078/wk Rent: $113/wk

Bunya Mountains

Pop: 110 Income: $734/wk Rent: $825/wk

Carpendale

Pop: 110 Income: $780/wk Rent: $350/wk

Coolbie

Pop: 110 Income: $612/wk Rent: $100/wk

Yerra

Pop: 110 Income: $484/wk Rent: $240/wk

Billa Billa

Pop: 111 Income: $907/wk Rent: $752/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Palmerston

What is the population of East Palmerston QLD?

The population of East Palmerston QLD is 220 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².East Palmerston is ranked #6,709 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Palmerston?

The median personal income in East Palmerston QLD is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,390 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.East Palmerston is ranked #3,389 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Palmerston?

Median rent in East Palmerston QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.East Palmerston ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Palmerston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Palmerston QLD is $1,317. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Palmerston?

The median age in East Palmerston QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Palmerston a good suburb to live in?

East Palmerston is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 220.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% 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: 30931. All dollar figures in AUD.