Finch Hatton, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Finch Hatton QLD is 531 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Finch Hatton is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Finch Hatton is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Finch Hatton has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Finch Hatton has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Finch Hatton is England. The most common religion is No religion (32.8% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Finch Hatton is $1,415.

There were 43 recorded offences in Finch Hatton in 2025-26, a rate of 81 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (22 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Finch Hatton Population

531 residents at the 2021 Census.

Finch Hatton Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$669/wk

$34,788 per year

Ranked 6,006 of 14,663

Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

Ranked 6,115 of 14,663

Median Age

48years

10 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,415/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Finch Hatton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (284) Female 46.7% (249)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

531 people · 147.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,766

Family income/wk

Finch Hatton 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 and Locality (SAL)

Finch Hatton Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Finch Hatton, 61.7% are owned outright and 38.3% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

61.7%

Owned with mortgage

38.3%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Finch Hatton Religion

No religion

32.8%

Catholic

24.9%

Not stated

19.8%

Anglican

8.7%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.4%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Finch Hatton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Finch Hatton Employment

Employed full-time

39.6% 137 people

Employed part-time

20.5% 71 people

Unemployed

5.2% 18 people

Not in labour force

34.7% 120 people

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

Finch Hatton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.3%

Bachelor Degree

11.5%

Certificate I/II

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

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

Finch Hatton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.8%

Managers

20.6%

Professionals

13.5%

Labourers

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.3%

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

Finch Hatton Field of Study

Engineering

39.7%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Management & Commerce

7.1%

Health

7.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.3%

Education

6.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

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

Finch Hatton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Finch Hatton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Finch Hatton Marital Status

Married

47.4% 210

Separated

5.9% 26

Divorced

13.5% 60

Widowed

5.0% 22

Never married

28.2% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Finch Hatton Ancestry

English

37.1%

Australian

34.8%

Irish

13.9%

Scottish

8.5%

German

7.0%

Maltese

6.6%

Australian Aboriginal

4.0%

Italian

2.1%

Dutch

1.3%

Polish

1.3%

New Zealander

0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Finch Hatton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.8%

Secondary — Government

38.8%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Pre-school

10.0%

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

Finch Hatton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

4.8%

No need for assistance

95.2%

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

Finch Hatton Volunteering

Volunteer

23.5% 84

Not a volunteer

76.5% 274

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Finch Hatton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.2%

$300-$449/mo

6.5%

$450-$599/mo

3.9%

$600-$799/mo

6.5%

$800-$999/mo

13.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Finch Hatton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.5%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Walked only

8.6%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

Truck

2.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.6%

Bus

1.6%

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

Finch Hatton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.8%

1 vehicle

32.3%

2 vehicles

38.2%

3 vehicles

15.1%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Finch Hatton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.7%

2 bedrooms

20.8%

3 bedrooms

41.1%

4 bedrooms

18.8%

5 bedrooms

3.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.0%

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

Finch Hatton Population Mobility

6.3%

moved in the last year

32.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Finch Hatton Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Finch Hatton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Finch Hatton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Finch Hatton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.0%

Couple — no children

34.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Finch Hatton Military Service

Previously served

5.6% 20

Never served

94.4% 335

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Finch Hatton Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 44

Did not provide

87.6% 310

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Finch Hatton Children Ever Born

No children

20.9%

1 child

10.4%

2 children

28.4%

3 children

24.6%

4 children

13.4%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Finch Hatton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Finch Hatton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.4%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

16.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.0%

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

Finch Hatton Household Size

1 person

31.6%

2 persons

36.7%

3 persons

14.8%

4 persons

9.7%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Finch Hatton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

403

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Finch Hatton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.8%

Blended family — no other children

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Finch Hatton Crime Statistics

43 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Traffic

Break & Enter

Domestic Violence

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Total offences by year

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

Finch Hatton Schools

schools nearby

government

931

avg ICSEA score

total students

Finch Hatton State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 32 students

931

ICSEA

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

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Finch Hatton Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,279/wk

Median rent $250/wk

Rent to income 19.5%

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

Median rent in Finch Hatton against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,542 a month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,029/wk

Rent share 19.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Murgon

Income: $546/wk Rent: $220/wk $30/wk less rent

Babinda (Qld)

Income: $548/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk $93/wk less rent

Ingham

Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk $40/wk less rent

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk $30/wk less rent

Gayndah

Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $50/wk less rent

Barney Point

Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk $30/wk less rent

Finch Hatton vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Finch Hatton is $669 a week, 10% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,019th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 48, 6 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Finch Hatton	Typical QLD	Typical Australia
Personal income	$669/wk	$747/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,279/wk	$1,593/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$250/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,415/mo	$1,625/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	48	42	42
Rent share of household income	19.5%	20.4%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Finch Hatton

What is the population of Finch Hatton QLD?

The population of Finch Hatton QLD is 531 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Finch Hatton is ranked #4,938 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Finch Hatton?

The median personal income in Finch Hatton QLD is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,279 per week.Family income is $1,766 per week.Finch Hatton is ranked #6,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Finch Hatton?

Median rent in Finch Hatton QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Finch Hatton ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Finch Hatton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Finch Hatton QLD is $1,415. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Finch Hatton?

The median age in Finch Hatton QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Finch Hatton a good suburb to live in?

Finch Hatton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 531.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 31038. All dollar figures in AUD.