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Erakala QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Erakala QLD is 763 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Erakala is $1,107 per week ($57,564 per year). Median rent in Erakala is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Erakala has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Erakala has a population density of 69.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Erakala is England. The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Erakala is $2,257.

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Erakala Population

residents (Census 2021)

Erakala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,107/wk

$57,564 per year

#681 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,257/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Erakala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (397) Female 47.6% (361)

Population Density

69.3

people per km²

763 people · 11.0 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,117

Family income/wk

Erakala 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)

Erakala Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.0% 79 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.0% 109 dwellings

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

Erakala Country of Birth

Australia

98.2%

England

1.8%

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

Erakala Religion

Catholic

41.1%

No Religion

30.3%

Anglican

11.8%

Not stated

9.1%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.1%

Pentecostal

0.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Erakala Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

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

Erakala Languages Spoken at Home

Other

54.5%

Malayalam

45.5%

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

Erakala Employment

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Employed full-time

54.4% 273 people

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Employed part-time

23.5% 118 people

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Unemployed

1.4% 7 people

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Not in labour force

20.7% 104 people

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

Erakala Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.2%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Postgraduate Degree

5.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Erakala Occupation

Professionals

24.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.0%

Clerical & Administrative

18.8%

Managers

17.0%

Community & Personal Service

6.9%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

Labourers

2.5%

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

Erakala Field of Study

Engineering

34.6%

Management & Commerce

20.8%

Health

17.3%

Education

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

Society & Culture

5.4%

Architecture & Building

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

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

Erakala Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Erakala Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

2.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.3%

$4,000+/wk

35.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Erakala Marital Status

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Married

59.4% 351

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Separated

2.7% 16

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Divorced

5.4% 32

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Widowed

2.7% 16

👤

Never married

29.8% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Erakala Ancestry

Australian

33.1%

English

25.1%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

7.2%

Other

5.6%

Maltese

5.5%

Italian

4.5%

German

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Dutch

1.3%

Indian

1.1%

New Zealander

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Erakala School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

24.7%

Primary — Catholic

22.9%

Primary — Government

18.7%

Secondary — Government

12.7%

Pre-school

7.2%

Vocational Education

6.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.4%

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

Erakala Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 26

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 1,382

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

Erakala Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.7% 94

—

Not a volunteer

82.3% 438

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Erakala Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$300-$449/mo

3.8%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Erakala How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.4%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Walked only

3.1%

Bicycle

0.8%

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

Erakala Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.5%

2 vehicles

45.2%

3 vehicles

25.5%

4+ vehicles

17.8%

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

Erakala Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

2.8%

3 bedrooms

19.9%

4 bedrooms

57.4%

5 bedrooms

14.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.8%

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

Erakala Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

45.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Erakala Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,357

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Erakala Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Lung condition

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

Erakala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Erakala Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.1%

Couple — no children

22.6%

Couple — no children under 15

22.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Erakala Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 18

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Never served

96.6% 518

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Erakala Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.0% 53

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Did not provide

90.0% 479

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Erakala Children Ever Born

No children

29.3%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

36.7%

3 children

23.4%

4 children

1.2%

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

Erakala When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Erakala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.6%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

17.6%

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

Erakala Household Size

1 person

8.0%

2 persons

30.0%

3 persons

17.8%

4 persons

26.3%

5 persons

12.7%

6+ persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Erakala Where Residents Moved From

Same address

585

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Erakala Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.8%

Step family — no other children

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Erakala Schools

schools nearby

government

968

avg ICSEA score

597

total students

Northview State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 331 students

991

ICSEA

Glenella State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 234 students

977

ICSEA

Farleigh State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 32 students

935

ICSEA

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

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Erakala Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,103/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.0%

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

If you earn X in Erakala

Your weekly income

≈ $13,446/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $2,823/wk

Rent share 9.0%

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Erakala vs State & National Average

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Pop: 382 Income: $626/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 384 Income: $670/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 384 Income: $653/wk Rent: $300/wk

Julago

Pop: 384 Income: $1,330/wk Rent: $265/wk

Ilbilbie

Pop: 385 Income: $596/wk Rent: $200/wk

Saunders Beach

Pop: 385 Income: $815/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erakala

What is the population of Erakala QLD?

The population of Erakala QLD is 763 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 69.3 people per km².Erakala is ranked #4,368 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Erakala?

The median personal income in Erakala QLD is $1,107 per week, or $57,564 per year.The median household income is $3,103 per week.Family income is $3,117 per week.Erakala is ranked #681 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Erakala?

Median rent in Erakala QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Erakala ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Erakala?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Erakala QLD is $2,257. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Erakala?

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

Is Erakala a good suburb to live in?

Erakala is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 763.The median income is $1,107/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% 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: 30981. All dollar figures in AUD.