Suburbs Flying Fox (Qld)

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Flying Fox QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Flying Fox QLD is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Flying Fox is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Flying Fox is $465 per week ($2,015 per month). Flying Fox has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Flying Fox has a population density of 7.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flying Fox is $2,442.

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📍 Flying Fox, Queensland — 28.1018°S, 153.1707°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Flying Fox Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Flying Fox Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$780/wk
$40,560 per year
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Median Rent
$465/wk
$2,015 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,442/mo
Avg household size: 3.5 · 1 per bedroom

Flying Fox Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (30) Female 50.0% (30)

Population Density

7.1
people per km²
61 people · 8.6 km²

Households

3.5
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,416
Family income/wk

Flying Fox Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Flying Fox Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 14 dwellings

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

Flying Fox Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Flying Fox Religion

Catholic
57.4%
No Religion
14.8%
Uniting Church
9.3%
Christian (other)
7.4%
Anglican
5.6%
Not stated
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Flying Fox Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
79.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.5%

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

Flying Fox Employment

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Employed full-time
49.0% 24 people
⏰
Employed part-time
30.6% 15 people
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Not in labour force
20.4% 10 people

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

Flying Fox Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.0%
Postgraduate Degree
18.5%
Bachelor Degree
18.5%

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

Flying Fox Occupation

Managers
24.2%
Professionals
24.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.2%
Labourers
18.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.1%

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

Flying Fox Field of Study

Engineering
39.1%
Management & Commerce
39.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
21.7%

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

Flying Fox Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Flying Fox Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$4,000+/wk
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Flying Fox Marital Status

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Married
43.9% 25
↔️
Separated
7.0% 4
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Divorced
7.0% 4
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Never married
42.1% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Flying Fox Ancestry

Australian
37.0%
English
33.3%
Irish
13.6%
Scottish
11.1%
Other
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Flying Fox School & University Attendance

Pre-school
42.9%
Secondary — Government
35.7%
Vocational Education
21.4%

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

Flying Fox Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
8.7% 10
✅
No need for assistance
91.3% 105

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

Flying Fox Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.5% 12
—
Not a volunteer
76.5% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Flying Fox How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.7%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Flying Fox Car Ownership

2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
28.6%
4+ vehicles
50.0%

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

Flying Fox Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Flying Fox Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
32.7%
moved in the last 5 years
73.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Flying Fox Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
111
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Flying Fox Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
8
Mental health
6
Asthma
3

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

Flying Fox Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
13.2%
$650-$799/wk
15.8%
$800-$999/wk
18.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Flying Fox Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.3%
Couple — children under 15
28.8%
Couple — no children under 15
28.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Flying Fox Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.4% 3
—
Did not provide
93.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Flying Fox Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Flying Fox Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5–14 hours
22.9%
15–29 hours
22.9%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

Flying Fox Household Size

2 persons
21.4%
3 persons
35.7%
5 persons
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Flying Fox Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Flying Fox Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1042
avg ICSEA score
120
total students
Beechmont State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 120 students
1042
ICSEA

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

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Flying Fox Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,750/wk
Median Rent $465/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Flying Fox

≈ $11,917/month
Median rent $465/wk
Left after rent $2,285/wk
Rent share 16.9%

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Flying Fox vs State & National Average

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Pop: 31 Income: $437/wk
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Pop: 31 Income: $850/wk
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Pop: 31 Income: $700/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Fox

What is the population of Flying Fox QLD?

The population of Flying Fox QLD is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Flying Fox?

The median personal income in Flying Fox QLD is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $2,416 per week.

How much is rent in Flying Fox?

Median rent in Flying Fox QLD is $465 per week ($2,015 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Flying Fox?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flying Fox QLD is $2,442. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Flying Fox?

The median age in Flying Fox QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Flying Fox a good suburb to live in?

Flying Fox is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 61.The median income is $780/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 31058. All dollar figures in AUD.