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Elgin QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elgin QLD is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elgin is $1,062 per week ($55,224 per year). Elgin has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Elgin has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elgin is $1,213.

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Elgin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Elgin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,062/wk

$55,224 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,213/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Elgin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (25) Female 51.0% (26)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

52 people · 2339.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Elgin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Elgin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Elgin Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Elgin Religion

Catholic

46.0%

No Religion

18.0%

Not stated

18.0%

Christian (other)

12.0%

Anglican

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elgin Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

51.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

48.4%

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

Elgin Employment

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Employed full-time

79.5% 31 people

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Employed part-time

12.8% 5 people

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Not in labour force

7.7% 3 people

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

Elgin Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

100.0%

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

Elgin Occupation

Labourers

57.1%

Managers

42.9%

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

Elgin Field of Study

Society & Culture

100.0%

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

Elgin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elgin Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

66.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elgin Marital Status

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Married

59.6% 28

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Separated

8.5% 4

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Never married

31.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elgin Ancestry

English

55.4%

Australian

37.5%

Irish

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elgin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Elgin Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 90

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

Elgin Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.9% 14

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Not a volunteer

64.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elgin How People Get to Work

Walked only

57.9%

Other

26.3%

Did not go to work

15.8%

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

Elgin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

44.4%

4+ vehicles

55.6%

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

Elgin Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

23.5%

4 bedrooms

52.9%

6+ bedrooms

23.5%

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

Elgin Population Mobility

15.9%

moved in the last year

20.6%

moved in the last 5 years

72.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elgin Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elgin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.0%

$500-$649/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

24.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$3,500+/wk

24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elgin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

60.6%

Couple — no children under 15

27.3%

Couple — no children

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elgin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 4

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Did not provide

88.9% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elgin Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Elgin Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

25.7%

15–29 hours

11.4%

30+ hours

22.9%

Did not do domestic work

40.0%

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

Elgin Household Size

1 person

40.0%

2 persons

26.7%

3 persons

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elgin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Elgin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elgin Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Elgin

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,187/wk

Rent share —

Elgin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Waikola

Pop: 26 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $100/wk

Chahpingah

Pop: 26 Income: $575/wk

Gilberton (Etheridge - Qld)

Pop: 26 Income: $387/wk

Kragra

Pop: 26 Income: $725/wk

Maalan

Pop: 26 Income: $575/wk Rent: $275/wk

Mount Bindango

Pop: 26 Income: $599/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elgin

What is the population of Elgin QLD?

The population of Elgin QLD is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Elgin?

The median personal income in Elgin QLD is $1,062 per week, or $55,224 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Elgin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elgin QLD is $1,213. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elgin?

The median age in Elgin QLD is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elgin a good suburb to live in?

Elgin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 52.The median income is $1,062/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 30958. All dollar figures in AUD.