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Foreshores QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Foreshores QLD is 142 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Foreshores is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Foreshores is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Foreshores has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Foreshores has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Foreshores is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Foreshores is $1,667.

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Foreshores Population

residents (Census 2021)

Foreshores Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$662/wk

$34,424 per year

#6114 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,667/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Foreshores Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (79) Female 44.8% (64)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

142 people · 180.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Foreshores 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Foreshores Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.2% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.8% 17 dwellings

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

Foreshores Country of Birth

Australia

95.2%

England

4.8%

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

Foreshores Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Anglican

22.8%

Catholic

12.6%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.7%

Not stated

3.9%

Baptist

3.1%

Lutheran

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Foreshores Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Foreshores Employment

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Employed full-time

33.6% 38 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.7% 29 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.5% 4 people

🏠

Not in labour force

37.2% 42 people

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

Foreshores Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.5%

Bachelor Degree

13.7%

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

Foreshores Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

36.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.3%

Managers

14.3%

Professionals

12.2%

Community & Personal Service

10.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

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

Foreshores Field of Study

Engineering

55.9%

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Health

11.8%

Education

8.8%

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

Foreshores Dwelling Types

Separate house

73.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

26.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Foreshores Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

22.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$4,000+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Foreshores Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 61

↔️

Separated

5.7% 7

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Divorced

8.2% 10

🕊️

Widowed

4.9% 6

👤

Never married

31.1% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Foreshores Ancestry

English

40.9%

Australian

27.5%

German

15.2%

Scottish

8.8%

Other

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Irish

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Foreshores School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.9%

Primary — Government

31.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.6%

Vocational Education

13.6%

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

Foreshores Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 12

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 250

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

Foreshores Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.4% 35

—

Not a volunteer

69.6% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Foreshores Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

17.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

39.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Foreshores How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.4%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Car (passenger)

9.1%

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

Foreshores Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.1%

2 vehicles

42.1%

3 vehicles

10.5%

4+ vehicles

19.3%

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

Foreshores Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

25.5%

3 bedrooms

32.7%

4 bedrooms

34.5%

5 bedrooms

7.3%

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

Foreshores Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

15.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Foreshores Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

264

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Foreshores Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Foreshores Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Foreshores Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.2%

Couple — children under 15

36.8%

Couple — no children under 15

14.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Foreshores Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.6% 3

👤

Never served

97.4% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Foreshores Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.6% 14

—

Did not provide

87.4% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Foreshores Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

1 child

9.1%

2 children

51.5%

3 children

9.1%

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

Foreshores When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Foreshores Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.6%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

10.0%

30+ hours

16.4%

Did not do domestic work

28.2%

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

Foreshores Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

41.4%

3 persons

10.3%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Foreshores Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved from QLD

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

Foreshores Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.5%

Blended family — no other children

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Foreshores Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,708/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

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

If you earn X in Foreshores

Your weekly income

≈ $7,401/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,418/wk

Rent share 17.0%

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Income: $559/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $70/wk

Foreshores vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Valkyrie

Pop: 71 Income: $959/wk Rent: $42/wk

Aramara

Pop: 71 Income: $356/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bongeen

Pop: 71 Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk

Carneys Creek

Pop: 71 Income: $532/wk Rent: $275/wk

Gladfield (Qld)

Pop: 71 Income: $812/wk Rent: $343/wk

Kincora

Pop: 71 Income: $981/wk Rent: $245/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Foreshores

What is the population of Foreshores QLD?

The population of Foreshores QLD is 142 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Foreshores is ranked #7,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Foreshores?

The median personal income in Foreshores QLD is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Foreshores is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Foreshores?

Median rent in Foreshores QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Foreshores ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Foreshores?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Foreshores QLD is $1,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Foreshores?

The median age in Foreshores QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Foreshores a good suburb to live in?

Foreshores is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 142.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% 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: 31060. All dollar figures in AUD.