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Ferny Glen QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ferny Glen QLD is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ferny Glen is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Ferny Glen is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). Ferny Glen has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Ferny Glen has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ferny Glen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferny Glen is $2,150.

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Ferny Glen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ferny Glen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

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Median Rent

$475/wk

$2,058 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,150/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ferny Glen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (44) Female 51.1% (46)

Population Density

7.0

people per km²

91 people · 13.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Ferny Glen Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

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)

Ferny Glen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 11 dwellings

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

Ferny Glen Country of Birth

Australia

77.8%

England

22.2%

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

Ferny Glen Religion

No Religion

45.8%

Anglican

17.7%

Catholic

15.6%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Not stated

4.2%

Othr Protestnt

4.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Baptist

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ferny Glen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Ferny Glen Employment

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Employed full-time

37.9% 25 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 11 people

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Not in labour force

45.5% 30 people

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

Ferny Glen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.8%

Bachelor Degree

28.2%

Postgraduate Degree

10.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.7%

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

Ferny Glen Occupation

Managers

31.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.6%

Professionals

20.7%

Community & Personal Service

20.7%

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

Ferny Glen Field of Study

Society & Culture

30.8%

Engineering

26.9%

Architecture & Building

15.4%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.5%

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

Ferny Glen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ferny Glen Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$500-$649/wk

10.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.2%

$4,000+/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ferny Glen Marital Status

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Married

62.2% 46

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Divorced

17.6% 13

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Never married

20.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ferny Glen Ancestry

English

40.0%

Australian

23.6%

Scottish

8.6%

German

7.1%

Irish

6.4%

Croatian

4.3%

Italian

4.3%

New Zealander

3.6%

Hungarian

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ferny Glen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.0%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Vocational Education

15.0%

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

Ferny Glen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 3

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No need for assistance

98.2% 166

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

Ferny Glen Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.1% 13

—

Not a volunteer

80.9% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ferny Glen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ferny Glen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.9%

Did not go to work

28.1%

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

Ferny Glen Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.1%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

11.4%

4+ vehicles

28.6%

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

Ferny Glen Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.6%

3 bedrooms

35.1%

4 bedrooms

24.3%

5 bedrooms

18.9%

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

Ferny Glen Population Mobility

24.7%

moved in the last year

42.7%

moved in the last 5 years

55.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ferny Glen Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

177

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ferny Glen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Ferny Glen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

14.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ferny Glen Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.3%

Couple — children under 15

24.0%

Couple — no children under 15

22.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ferny Glen Military Service

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Previously served

7.2% 5

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Never served

92.8% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ferny Glen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 11

—

Did not provide

83.8% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ferny Glen Children Ever Born

No children

61.9%

1 child

23.8%

2 children

14.3%

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

Ferny Glen When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Ferny Glen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.0%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

5.0%

30+ hours

35.0%

Did not do domestic work

16.7%

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

Ferny Glen Household Size

1 person

31.0%

2 persons

48.3%

3 persons

10.3%

4 persons

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ferny Glen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Ferny Glen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ferny Glen Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $475/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.4%

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

If you earn X in Ferny Glen

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $475/wk

Left after rent $1,087/wk

Rent share 30.4%

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Ferny Glen vs State & National Average

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Pop: 46 Income: $674/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $850/wk Rent: $200/wk

Johnstown

Pop: 46 Income: $575/wk Rent: $265/wk

Mount Barney

Pop: 46 Income: $700/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $762/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $483/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferny Glen

What is the population of Ferny Glen QLD?

The population of Ferny Glen QLD is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Ferny Glen?

The median personal income in Ferny Glen QLD is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Ferny Glen?

Median rent in Ferny Glen QLD is $475 per week ($2,058 per month).Rent represents 30.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Ferny Glen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferny Glen QLD is $2,150. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ferny Glen?

The median age in Ferny Glen QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ferny Glen a good suburb to live in?

Ferny Glen is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 91.The median income is $762/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.4% 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: 31031. All dollar figures in AUD.