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Freshwater Point QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Freshwater Point QLD is 174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Freshwater Point is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Freshwater Point is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Freshwater Point has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Freshwater Point has a population density of 11.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Freshwater Point is $1,950.

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Freshwater Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Freshwater Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$860/wk

$44,720 per year

#2627 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Freshwater Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.6% (95) Female 45.4% (79)

Population Density

11.2

people per km²

174 people · 15.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,607

Family income/wk

Freshwater Point Age Distribution

0-4

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Freshwater Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.1% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.9% 27 dwellings

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

Freshwater Point Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Freshwater Point Religion

No Religion

31.9%

Catholic

17.5%

Anglican

17.5%

Not stated

15.1%

Uniting Church

9.0%

Lattr day Snts

3.6%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Freshwater Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Freshwater Point Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Freshwater Point Employment

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Employed full-time

44.3% 58 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 27 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 6 people

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Not in labour force

30.5% 40 people

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

Freshwater Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Bachelor Degree

16.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

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

Freshwater Point Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

34.7%

Managers

20.4%

Professionals

14.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.2%

Labourers

8.2%

Community & Personal Service

6.1%

Clerical & Administrative

6.1%

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

Freshwater Point Field of Study

Engineering

43.1%

Management & Commerce

27.5%

Architecture & Building

11.8%

Education

9.8%

Health

7.8%

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

Freshwater Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Freshwater Point Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.8%

$4,000+/wk

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Freshwater Point Marital Status

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Married

51.4% 75

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Separated

4.1% 6

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Divorced

8.9% 13

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Widowed

2.1% 3

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Never married

33.6% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Freshwater Point Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

31.3%

Scottish

11.4%

Irish

9.0%

German

4.7%

Other

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Italian

1.9%

Dutch

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Freshwater Point School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

45.0%

Pre-school

25.0%

Primary — Government

15.0%

Primary — Catholic

15.0%

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

Freshwater Point Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 10

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 286

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

Freshwater Point Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.4% 15

—

Not a volunteer

88.6% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Freshwater Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Freshwater Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.8%

Did not go to work

15.4%

Bus

3.8%

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

Freshwater Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.2%

2 vehicles

50.9%

3 vehicles

18.2%

4+ vehicles

12.7%

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

Freshwater Point Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

19.4%

2 bedrooms

4.8%

3 bedrooms

48.4%

4 bedrooms

22.6%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

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

Freshwater Point Population Mobility

14.7%

moved in the last year

45.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Freshwater Point Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

305

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Freshwater Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Freshwater Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Freshwater Point Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.5%

Couple — children under 15

26.4%

Couple — no children under 15

16.3%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Freshwater Point Military Service

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Previously served

2.3% 3

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Never served

97.7% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Freshwater Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.2% 12

—

Did not provide

90.8% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Freshwater Point Children Ever Born

No children

32.6%

2 children

28.3%

3 children

19.6%

4 children

19.6%

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

Freshwater Point When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Freshwater Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

33.1%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

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

Freshwater Point Household Size

1 person

17.9%

2 persons

55.4%

3 persons

8.9%

4 persons

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Freshwater Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

128

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Freshwater Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

61.5%

Step family — no other children

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Freshwater Point Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.0%

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

If you earn X in Freshwater Point

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $1,980/wk

Rent share 12.0%

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Freshwater Point vs State & National Average

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Pop: 87 Income: $547/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $462/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $619/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $812/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Freshwater Point

What is the population of Freshwater Point QLD?

The population of Freshwater Point QLD is 174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.2 people per km².Freshwater Point is ranked #7,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Freshwater Point?

The median personal income in Freshwater Point QLD is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,607 per week.Freshwater Point is ranked #2,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Freshwater Point?

Median rent in Freshwater Point QLD is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 12.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Freshwater Point ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Freshwater Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Freshwater Point QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Freshwater Point?

The median age in Freshwater Point QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Freshwater Point a good suburb to live in?

Freshwater Point is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 174.The median income is $860/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.0% 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: 31088. All dollar figures in AUD.