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Fordsdale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fordsdale QLD is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fordsdale is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Fordsdale is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Fordsdale has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Fordsdale has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fordsdale is $750.

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Fordsdale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fordsdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$630/wk

$32,760 per year

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$750/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fordsdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (28) Female 47.2% (25)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

50 people · 64.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Fordsdale Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fordsdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 6 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 4 dwellings

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

Fordsdale Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Fordsdale Religion

No Religion

36.8%

Anglican

17.5%

Church Christ

10.5%

Catholic

10.5%

Not stated

7.0%

Buddhism

7.0%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Lutheran

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fordsdale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

48.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.8%

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

Fordsdale Employment

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Employed full-time

41.0% 16 people

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Employed part-time

17.9% 7 people

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Not in labour force

41.0% 16 people

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

Fordsdale Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

41.2%

Bachelor Degree

35.3%

Certificate III/IV

23.5%

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

Fordsdale Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

50.0%

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

Fordsdale Field of Study

Education

33.3%

Management & Commerce

33.3%

Society & Culture

33.3%

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

Fordsdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fordsdale Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

22.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

33.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fordsdale Marital Status

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Married

46.5% 20

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Divorced

14.0% 6

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Never married

39.5% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fordsdale Ancestry

Australian

39.5%

English

27.6%

German

11.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.6%

Irish

6.6%

Scottish

3.9%

Other

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fordsdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Catholic

50.0%

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

Fordsdale Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 6

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No need for assistance

94.2% 97

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

Fordsdale Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.7% 13

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Not a volunteer

68.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fordsdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.7%

Did not go to work

26.3%

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

Fordsdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

15.0%

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

Fordsdale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

73.7%

4 bedrooms

26.3%

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

Fordsdale Population Mobility

23.4%

moved in the last year

34.8%

moved in the last 5 years

55.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fordsdale Indigenous Population

4.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fordsdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Fordsdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

28.6%

$300-$399/wk

21.4%

$650-$799/wk

28.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fordsdale Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.1%

Couple — children under 15

38.1%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fordsdale Military Service

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Previously served

12.2% 5

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Never served

87.8% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fordsdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.1% 8

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Did not provide

78.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fordsdale Children Ever Born

2 children

50.0%

3 children

50.0%

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

Fordsdale When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Fordsdale Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

35.3%

15–29 hours

20.6%

30+ hours

20.6%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

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

Fordsdale Household Size

1 person

38.5%

2 persons

61.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fordsdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Fordsdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fordsdale Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.7%

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

If you earn X in Fordsdale

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $962/wk

Rent share 26.7%

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Fordsdale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Brigooda

Pop: 25 Income: $474/wk Rent: $170/wk

Argyll

Pop: 25 Income: $1,333/wk

Ban Ban

Pop: 25 Income: $780/wk

Barkly (Qld)

Pop: 25 Income: $916/wk

Bonshaw (Qld)

Pop: 25 Income: $700/wk

Carpentaria

Pop: 25 Income: $1,312/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fordsdale

What is the population of Fordsdale QLD?

The population of Fordsdale QLD is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Fordsdale?

The median personal income in Fordsdale QLD is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Fordsdale?

Median rent in Fordsdale QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Fordsdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fordsdale QLD is $750. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fordsdale?

The median age in Fordsdale QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fordsdale a good suburb to live in?

Fordsdale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 50.The median income is $630/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 31059. All dollar figures in AUD.