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Freestone QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Freestone QLD is 208 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Freestone is $684 per week ($35,568 per year). Median rent in Freestone is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Freestone has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Freestone has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Freestone is England. The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Freestone is $1,767.

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Freestone Population

residents (Census 2021)

Freestone Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$684/wk

$35,568 per year

#5766 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,767/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Freestone Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (113) Female 45.9% (96)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

208 people · 56.1 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,767

Family income/wk

Freestone 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Freestone Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.4% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.6% 34 dwellings

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

Freestone Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

England

3.9%

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

Freestone Religion

Anglican

29.3%

Catholic

27.3%

No Religion

23.4%

Uniting Church

13.2%

Not stated

4.9%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Freestone Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Freestone Employment

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Employed full-time

51.6% 79 people

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Employed part-time

23.5% 36 people

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Not in labour force

24.8% 38 people

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

Freestone Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.4%

Bachelor Degree

15.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.5%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

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

Freestone Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

19.2%

Professionals

17.9%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Managers

12.8%

Labourers

12.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.5%

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

Freestone Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.1%

Society & Culture

19.1%

Engineering

17.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.2%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Health

8.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

Education

4.4%

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

Freestone Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Freestone Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Freestone Marital Status

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Married

61.1% 107

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Separated

3.4% 6

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Divorced

9.7% 17

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Widowed

2.9% 5

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Never married

22.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Freestone Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

33.0%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

8.5%

German

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Other

2.6%

Dutch

2.2%

Filipino

2.2%

Chinese

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Freestone School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.3%

Secondary — Government

23.5%

Pre-school

14.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.7%

Vocational Education

11.8%

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

Freestone Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 20

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 366

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

Freestone Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.8% 34

—

Not a volunteer

80.2% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Freestone Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

19.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

52.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Freestone How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.6%

Car (passenger)

8.2%

Did not go to work

8.2%

Truck

5.1%

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

Freestone Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

23.6%

3 vehicles

30.6%

4+ vehicles

12.5%

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

Freestone Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.1%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

52.9%

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

Freestone Population Mobility

4.6%

moved in the last year

26.2%

moved in the last 5 years

71.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Freestone Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

392

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Freestone Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Freestone Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

12.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

15.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Freestone Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.7%

Couple — no children

34.1%

Couple — no children under 15

20.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Freestone Military Service

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Previously served

5.3% 9

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Never served

94.7% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Freestone Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.8% 40

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Did not provide

75.2% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Freestone Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

6.7%

4 children

26.7%

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

Freestone When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

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

Freestone Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

22.2%

30+ hours

15.0%

Did not do domestic work

13.8%

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

Freestone Household Size

1 person

20.5%

2 persons

43.6%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

11.5%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Freestone Where Residents Moved From

Same address

186

Moved from QLD

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

Freestone Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Freestone Schools

schools nearby

government

979

avg ICSEA score

total students

Freestone State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 24 students

979

ICSEA

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

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Freestone Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,524/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Freestone

Your weekly income

≈ $6,604/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,264/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Freestone vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Back Plains

Pop: 104 Income: $635/wk Rent: $265/wk

Forest Springs

Pop: 104 Income: $565/wk Rent: $603/wk

Gunpowder

Pop: 104 Income: $1,416/wk

Kulgun

Pop: 104 Income: $664/wk Rent: $350/wk

Merlwood

Pop: 104 Income: $630/wk Rent: $215/wk

Rockingham (Qld)

Pop: 104 Income: $953/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Freestone

What is the population of Freestone QLD?

The population of Freestone QLD is 208 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Freestone is ranked #6,857 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Freestone?

The median personal income in Freestone QLD is $684 per week, or $35,568 per year.The median household income is $1,524 per week.Family income is $1,767 per week.Freestone is ranked #5,766 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Freestone?

Median rent in Freestone QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Freestone ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Freestone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Freestone QLD is $1,767. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Freestone?

The median age in Freestone QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Freestone a good suburb to live in?

Freestone is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 208.The median income is $684/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 31084. All dollar figures in AUD.