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Elbow Valley QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elbow Valley QLD is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elbow Valley is $656 per week ($34,112 per year). Median rent in Elbow Valley is $40 per week ($173 per month). Elbow Valley has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Elbow Valley has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elbow Valley is $1,809.

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Elbow Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Elbow Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$656/wk

$34,112 per year

#6231 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$40/wk

$173 per month

#8832 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,809/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Elbow Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (66) Female 47.2% (59)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

127 people · 150.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,343

Family income/wk

Elbow Valley Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Elbow Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.8% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.2% 14 dwellings

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

Elbow Valley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Elbow Valley Religion

No Religion

35.0%

Anglican

26.8%

Catholic

14.6%

Not stated

12.2%

Uniting Church

5.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elbow Valley Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.4%

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

Elbow Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

45.6% 41 people

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Employed part-time

25.6% 23 people

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Not in labour force

28.9% 26 people

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

Elbow Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

31.3%

Bachelor Degree

16.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

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

Elbow Valley Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Clerical & Administrative

19.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Professionals

8.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.3%

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

Elbow Valley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.5%

Society & Culture

15.9%

Engineering

15.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.1%

Education

6.8%

Health

6.8%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

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

Elbow Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elbow Valley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

17.4%

$800-$999/wk

30.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

26.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elbow Valley Marital Status

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Married

49.0% 51

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Separated

3.8% 4

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Divorced

8.7% 9

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Widowed

2.9% 3

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Never married

35.6% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elbow Valley Ancestry

English

36.1%

Australian

30.7%

Irish

13.9%

German

7.2%

Scottish

5.4%

South African

2.4%

Other

2.4%

Chinese

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elbow Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

28.0%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Secondary — Catholic

12.0%

Vocational Education

12.0%

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

Elbow Valley Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.4% 17

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No need for assistance

92.6% 212

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

Elbow Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.7% 32

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Not a volunteer

67.3% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elbow Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elbow Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.4%

Did not go to work

17.0%

Car (passenger)

7.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

7.5%

Other

7.5%

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

Elbow Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.4%

2 vehicles

44.7%

3 vehicles

21.1%

4+ vehicles

15.8%

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

Elbow Valley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.6%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

41.2%

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

Elbow Valley Population Mobility

17.6%

moved in the last year

36.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elbow Valley Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

216

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elbow Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Mental health

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

Elbow Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.0%

$1-$149/wk

13.8%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$300-$399/wk

11.3%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elbow Valley Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.1%

Couple — children under 15

33.0%

Couple — no children under 15

17.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elbow Valley Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 3

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Never served

96.9% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elbow Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 13

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Did not provide

85.7% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elbow Valley Children Ever Born

No children

42.1%

2 children

57.9%

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

Elbow Valley When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Elbow Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

40.4%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

4.5%

Did not do domestic work

22.5%

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

Elbow Valley Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elbow Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Elbow Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elbow Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,156/wk

Median Rent $40/wk

Rent-to-Income 3.5%

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

If you earn X in Elbow Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $5,009/month

Median rent $40/wk

Left after rent $1,116/wk

Rent share 3.5%

Elbow Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bringalily

Pop: 64 Income: $630/wk Rent: $225/wk

Ingoldsby

Pop: 64 Income: $637/wk Rent: $208/wk

Tinnanbar

Pop: 64 Income: $387/wk Rent: $248/wk

Turallin

Pop: 64 Income: $860/wk Rent: $135/wk

Yuruga

Pop: 64 Income: $784/wk Rent: $165/wk

Cowley Beach

Pop: 65 Income: $583/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elbow Valley

What is the population of Elbow Valley QLD?

The population of Elbow Valley QLD is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Elbow Valley is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elbow Valley?

The median personal income in Elbow Valley QLD is $656 per week, or $34,112 per year.The median household income is $1,156 per week.Family income is $1,343 per week.Elbow Valley is ranked #6,231 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elbow Valley?

Median rent in Elbow Valley QLD is $40 per week ($173 per month).Rent represents 3.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elbow Valley ranks #8,832 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elbow Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elbow Valley QLD is $1,809. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elbow Valley?

The median age in Elbow Valley QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elbow Valley a good suburb to live in?

Elbow Valley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 127.The median income is $656/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.5% 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: 30956. All dollar figures in AUD.