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Federal QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Federal QLD is 365 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Federal is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Federal is $343 per week ($1,486 per month). Federal has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Federal has a population density of 13.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Federal is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Federal is $1,600.

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Federal Population

residents (Census 2021)

Federal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$624/wk

$32,448 per year

#6707 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$343/wk

$1,486 per month

#3570 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Federal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.8% (169) Female 53.2% (192)

Population Density

13.8

people per km²

365 people · 26.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,555

Family income/wk

Federal 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Federal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.5% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.5% 55 dwellings

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

Federal Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

4.6%

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

Federal Religion

No Religion

56.9%

Catholic

12.9%

Anglican

10.9%

Not stated

9.2%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.6%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Federal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Federal Employment

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Employed full-time

30.6% 75 people

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Employed part-time

22.4% 55 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 6 people

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Not in labour force

44.5% 109 people

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

Federal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.6%

Bachelor Degree

25.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

Postgraduate Degree

2.0%

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

Federal Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.5%

Professionals

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.7%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Managers

8.5%

Sales Workers

8.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

Labourers

6.0%

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

Federal Field of Study

Health

22.3%

Engineering

18.8%

Architecture & Building

11.6%

Management & Commerce

11.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Education

8.9%

Agriculture & Environment

7.1%

Society & Culture

6.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.5%

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

Federal Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Federal Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

2.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Federal Marital Status

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Married

49.8% 148

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Separated

4.7% 14

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Divorced

9.8% 29

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Widowed

3.0% 9

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Never married

32.7% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Federal Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

34.7%

Irish

7.9%

Scottish

5.0%

German

4.8%

Other

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Italian

2.3%

New Zealander

1.9%

Chinese

1.3%

French

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Federal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

49.3%

Secondary — Government

15.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.0%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Pre-school

4.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

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

Federal Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.7% 25

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No need for assistance

96.3% 654

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

Federal Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.3% 59

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Not a volunteer

77.7% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Federal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

8.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Federal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.4%

Did not go to work

8.5%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Walked only

2.3%

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

Federal Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.6%

1 vehicle

24.8%

2 vehicles

31.6%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

22.2%

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

Federal Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.5%

3 bedrooms

45.5%

4 bedrooms

32.7%

5 bedrooms

3.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.6%

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

Federal Population Mobility

16.4%

moved in the last year

51.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Federal Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

676

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Federal Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Dementia

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

Federal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Federal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.9%

Couple — no children

27.7%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Federal Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 10

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Never served

96.3% 257

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Federal Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.7% 37

—

Did not provide

86.3% 233

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Federal Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

39.3%

3 children

16.1%

4 children

3.6%

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

Federal When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Federal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

16.2%

Did not do domestic work

16.5%

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

Federal Household Size

1 person

15.0%

2 persons

38.9%

3 persons

15.0%

4 persons

8.8%

5 persons

13.3%

6+ persons

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Federal Where Residents Moved From

Same address

286

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Federal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Federal Schools

schools nearby

government

981

avg ICSEA score

total students

Federal State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 55 students

981

ICSEA

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

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Federal Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,550/wk

Median Rent $343/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.1%

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

If you earn X in Federal

Your weekly income

≈ $6,717/month

Median rent $343/wk

Left after rent $1,207/wk

Rent share 22.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Collinsville (Qld)

Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $143/wk

Goombungee

Income: $595/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $93/wk

Mossman

Income: $625/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $93/wk

Booval

Income: $595/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $78/wk

Mundingburra

Income: $727/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $73/wk

Pittsworth

Income: $651/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $68/wk

Kepnock

Income: $608/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $63/wk

Chatsworth (Qld)

Income: $609/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $43/wk

Federal vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Kinchant Dam

Pop: 183 Income: $749/wk Rent: $215/wk

Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Qld)

Pop: 183 Income: $1,196/wk

Colosseum

Pop: 184 Income: $615/wk Rent: $240/wk

Gogango

Pop: 184 Income: $766/wk Rent: $325/wk

Gordonbrook

Pop: 184 Income: $696/wk Rent: $240/wk

Ironpot (Livingstone - Qld)

Pop: 184 Income: $955/wk Rent: $310/wk

Compare Federal (Qld)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Federal

What is the population of Federal QLD?

The population of Federal QLD is 365 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.8 people per km².Federal is ranked #5,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Federal?

The median personal income in Federal QLD is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,550 per week.Family income is $1,555 per week.Federal is ranked #6,707 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Federal?

Median rent in Federal QLD is $343 per week ($1,486 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Federal ranks #3,570 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Federal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Federal QLD is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Federal?

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

Is Federal a good suburb to live in?

Federal is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 365.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 31025. All dollar figures in AUD.