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Foresthome QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Foresthome QLD is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Foresthome is $907 per week ($47,164 per year). Median rent in Foresthome is $200 per week ($867 per month). Foresthome has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Foresthome has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (66% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Foresthome is $823.

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Foresthome Population

residents (Census 2021)

Foresthome Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$907/wk

$47,164 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$823/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Foresthome Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (48) Female 46.1% (41)

Population Density

4.9

people per km²

84 people · 17.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,968

Family income/wk

Foresthome Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Foresthome Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

86.2% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

13.8% 4 dwellings

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

Foresthome Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Foresthome Religion

Catholic

65.9%

Anglican

15.3%

No Religion

10.6%

Not stated

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Foresthome Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Foresthome Employment

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Employed full-time

54.4% 31 people

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Employed part-time

15.8% 9 people

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Not in labour force

29.8% 17 people

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

Foresthome Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

74.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

Bachelor Degree

11.1%

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

Foresthome Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Professionals

26.7%

Clerical & Administrative

20.0%

Labourers

20.0%

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

Foresthome Field of Study

Engineering

69.2%

Management & Commerce

30.8%

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

Foresthome Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Foresthome Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

17.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.5%

$4,000+/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Foresthome Marital Status

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Married

60.8% 48

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Widowed

13.9% 11

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Never married

25.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Foresthome Ancestry

Italian

42.3%

English

20.7%

Irish

17.1%

Australian

10.8%

Other

3.6%

German

2.7%

Scottish

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Foresthome School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

38.5%

Secondary — Government

38.5%

Vocational Education

23.1%

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

Foresthome Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.6% 12

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No need for assistance

92.4% 146

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

Foresthome Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.4% 15

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Not a volunteer

77.6% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Foresthome How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.9%

Truck

13.2%

Car (passenger)

7.9%

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

Foresthome Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.9%

2 vehicles

44.7%

3 vehicles

26.3%

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

Foresthome Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

43.9%

4 bedrooms

34.1%

5 bedrooms

12.2%

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

Foresthome Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

14.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Foresthome Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

141

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Foresthome Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Foresthome Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

31.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.6%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Foresthome Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.3%

Couple — no children under 15

27.5%

Couple — children under 15

25.5%

One parent — no children under 15

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Foresthome Military Service

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Previously served

6.2% 4

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Never served

93.8% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Foresthome Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

28.8% 19

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Did not provide

71.2% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Foresthome Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

40.0%

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

Foresthome Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.4%

5–14 hours

22.9%

15–29 hours

20.0%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

30.0%

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

Foresthome Household Size

1 person

38.2%

2 persons

41.2%

3 persons

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Foresthome Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Foresthome Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,781/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in Foresthome

Your weekly income

≈ $7,718/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,581/wk

Rent share 11.2%

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Foresthome vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Givelda

Pop: 42 Income: $593/wk Rent: $363/wk

Grapetree

Pop: 42 Income: $674/wk Rent: $225/wk

Passchendaele

Pop: 42 Income: $440/wk Rent: $95/wk

Speedwell

Pop: 42 Income: $389/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 42 Income: $899/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 43 Income: $1,166/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Foresthome

What is the population of Foresthome QLD?

The population of Foresthome QLD is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Foresthome?

The median personal income in Foresthome QLD is $907 per week, or $47,164 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $1,968 per week.

How much is rent in Foresthome?

Median rent in Foresthome QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Foresthome?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Foresthome QLD is $823. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Foresthome?

The median age in Foresthome QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Foresthome a good suburb to live in?

Foresthome is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 84.The median income is $907/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 31068. All dollar figures in AUD.