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Eureka QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Eureka QLD is 223 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eureka is $431 per week ($22,412 per year). Median rent in Eureka is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Eureka has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Eureka has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Eureka is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eureka is $1,117.

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Eureka Population

residents (Census 2021)

Eureka Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$431/wk

$22,412 per year

#8721 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,117/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Eureka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (111) Female 49.3% (108)

Population Density

2.2

people per km²

223 people · 100.4 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,208

Family income/wk

Eureka 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)

Eureka Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.2% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.8% 32 dwellings

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

Eureka Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

England

4.3%

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

Eureka Religion

No Religion

43.3%

Catholic

16.3%

Anglican

12.0%

Not stated

11.5%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

4.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Baptist

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Eureka Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

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

Eureka Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

100.0%

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

Eureka Employment

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Employed full-time

23.0% 38 people

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Employed part-time

15.2% 25 people

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Unemployed

9.7% 16 people

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Not in labour force

52.1% 86 people

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

Eureka Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.2%

Bachelor Degree

12.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Certificate I/II

4.5%

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

Eureka Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.2%

Clerical & Administrative

19.6%

Community & Personal Service

17.9%

Professionals

16.1%

Labourers

12.5%

Managers

5.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.4%

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

Eureka Field of Study

Engineering

29.7%

Education

24.3%

Health

18.9%

Agriculture & Environment

10.8%

Management & Commerce

8.1%

Society & Culture

8.1%

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

Eureka Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Eureka Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Eureka Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 104

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Separated

2.1% 4

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Divorced

11.2% 21

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Widowed

3.7% 7

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Never married

27.3% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Eureka Ancestry

Australian

34.6%

English

28.9%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

7.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.4%

German

6.1%

Italian

2.1%

Other

2.1%

Filipino

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Eureka School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

60.7%

Primary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

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

Eureka Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.9% 36

✅

No need for assistance

91.1% 368

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

Eureka Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.0% 24

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Eureka Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

25.7%

$600-$799/mo

8.6%

$800-$999/mo

8.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Eureka How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.3%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

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

Eureka Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.5%

2 vehicles

51.6%

3 vehicles

24.2%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

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

Eureka Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.2%

2 bedrooms

18.9%

3 bedrooms

31.1%

4 bedrooms

25.7%

5 bedrooms

12.2%

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

Eureka Population Mobility

24.1%

moved in the last year

43.8%

moved in the last 5 years

14.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Eureka Indigenous Population

5.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

362

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Eureka Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Eureka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.0%

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

15.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Eureka Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.4%

Couple — children under 15

35.8%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Eureka 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

Eureka Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.5% 33

—

Did not provide

80.5% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Eureka Children Ever Born

No children

36.5%

2 children

44.2%

3 children

19.2%

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

Eureka When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Eureka Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

22.8%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

19.3%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

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

Eureka Household Size

1 person

15.6%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

13.0%

5 persons

11.7%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Eureka Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Eureka Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Blended family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Eureka Rent Prices & Affordability

34%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,166/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 34.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Eureka

Your weekly income

≈ $5,053/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $766/wk

Rent share 34.3%

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Eureka vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 112 Income: $506/wk Rent: $225/wk

Fassifern Valley

Pop: 112 Income: $749/wk Rent: $350/wk

Guthalungra

Pop: 112 Income: $850/wk Rent: $100/wk

Silverdale (Qld)

Pop: 112 Income: $840/wk Rent: $392/wk

Drillham

Pop: 113 Income: $662/wk Rent: $180/wk

Emu Creek (Qld)

Pop: 113 Income: $593/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eureka

What is the population of Eureka QLD?

The population of Eureka QLD is 223 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Eureka is ranked #6,677 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Eureka?

The median personal income in Eureka QLD is $431 per week, or $22,412 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,208 per week.Eureka is ranked #8,721 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Eureka?

Median rent in Eureka QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 34.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Eureka ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Eureka?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eureka QLD is $1,117. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Eureka?

The median age in Eureka QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Eureka a good suburb to live in?

Eureka is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 223.The median income is $431/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.3% 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: 31001. All dollar figures in AUD.