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Eaton QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Eaton QLD is 47 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eaton is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Eaton is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Eaton has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Eaton has a population density of 15.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eaton is $585.

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Eaton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$850/wk

$44,200/yr

Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300/mo

Median Age

39yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$585/mo

Household size: —

Eaton Median Income & Rent

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Median Weekly Income

$850/wk

$44,200 per year

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Median Weekly Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Housing

$585/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Eaton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (25) Female 45.7% (21)

Population Density

15.0

people per km²

47 people · 3.1 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,499

Family income/wk

Eaton Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

50-54

55-59

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Eaton Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Eaton Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Eaton Religion

No Religion

33.3%

Not stated

31.0%

Catholic

19.0%

Uniting Church

9.5%

Anglican

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Eaton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

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

Eaton Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Eaton Employment

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Employed full-time

59.4% 19 people

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Employed part-time

28.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

12.5% 4 people

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

Eaton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

42.1%

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

Eaton Occupation

Managers

100.0%

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

Eaton Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

72.7%

Education

27.3%

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

Eaton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Eaton Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

57.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Eaton Marital Status

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Married

33.3% 11

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Separated

15.2% 5

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Divorced

9.1% 3

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Never married

42.4% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Eaton Ancestry

Italian

24.5%

Australian

22.6%

English

22.6%

Other

15.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.5%

Irish

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Eaton School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

50.0%

Secondary — Government

50.0%

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

Eaton Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 68

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

Eaton Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.3% 7

—

Not a volunteer

76.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Eaton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Walked only

27.3%

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

Eaton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.6%

2 vehicles

58.8%

4+ vehicles

23.5%

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

Eaton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

42.9%

4 bedrooms

57.1%

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

Eaton Population Mobility

21.6%

moved in the last year

40.5%

moved in the last 5 years

62.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Eaton Indigenous Population

6.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Eaton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

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

Eaton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk

30.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

40.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Eaton Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children

22.2%

One parent — no children under 15

18.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.8%

Couple — children under 15

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Eaton Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Eaton Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Eaton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

8.6%

5–14 hours

25.7%

15–29 hours

25.7%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

28.6%

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

Eaton Household Size

2 persons

36.4%

3 persons

27.3%

4 persons

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Eaton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Eaton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Eaton Schools

schools nearby

government

889

avg ICSEA score

1,867

total students

Good Counsel Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 340 students

1001

ICSEA

Good Counsel College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 414 students

982

ICSEA

Innisfail State College Government

Secondary · Prep-12 · 951 students

889

ICSEA

Flying Fish Point State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 45 students

803

ICSEA

Innisfail State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 117 students

771

ICSEA

Innisfail State College - Diverse Learning Centre Government

Combined

Darlingia Forest School 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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Eaton Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Eaton

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,950/wk

Rent share 13.3%

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Eaton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Abbeywood

Pop: 38 Income: $474/wk

Abercorn

Pop: 41 Income: $525/wk

Abington (Qld)

Pop: 60 Income: $606/wk Rent: $270/wk

Alberta

Pop: 36 Income: $880/wk Rent: $160/wk

Albion (Richmond - Qld)

Pop: 34 Income: $833/wk

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Pop: 50 Income: $550/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eaton

What is the population of Eaton QLD?

The population of Eaton QLD is 47 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Eaton?

The median personal income in Eaton QLD is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,499 per week.

How much is rent in Eaton?

Median rent in Eaton QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Eaton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eaton QLD is $585. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Eaton?

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

Is Eaton a good suburb to live in?

Eaton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 47.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 30936. All dollar figures in AUD.