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Gheerulla QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gheerulla QLD is 291 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gheerulla is $694 per week ($36,088 per year). Median rent in Gheerulla is $273 per week ($1,183 per month). Gheerulla has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Gheerulla has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gheerulla is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gheerulla is $1,550.

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Gheerulla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gheerulla Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$694/wk

$36,088 per year

#5604 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$273/wk

$1,183 per month

#5644 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,550/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Gheerulla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.9% (169) Female 43.1% (128)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

291 people · 79.7 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,797

Family income/wk

Gheerulla 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gheerulla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.2% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.8% 48 dwellings

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

Gheerulla Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

England

4.5%

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

Gheerulla Religion

No Religion

56.4%

Not stated

13.6%

Catholic

8.4%

Anglican

7.7%

Baptist

5.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Buddhism

2.4%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gheerulla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Gheerulla Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Gheerulla Employment

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Employed full-time

38.5% 75 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.9% 35 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

42.1% 82 people

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

Gheerulla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Bachelor Degree

28.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

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

Gheerulla Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.1%

Professionals

23.0%

Clerical & Administrative

16.1%

Managers

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.2%

Labourers

5.7%

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

Gheerulla Field of Study

Engineering

26.4%

Architecture & Building

18.1%

Health

18.1%

Management & Commerce

13.9%

Education

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

4.2%

Society & Culture

4.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.2%

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

Gheerulla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gheerulla Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gheerulla Marital Status

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Married

52.2% 117

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Divorced

13.8% 31

🕊️

Widowed

6.3% 14

👤

Never married

27.7% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gheerulla Ancestry

Australian

34.5%

English

26.9%

Scottish

9.5%

Irish

9.2%

German

5.9%

Other

3.3%

Welsh

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Italian

1.8%

New Zealander

1.5%

Chinese

1.3%

South African

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gheerulla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

58.2%

Secondary — Government

10.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.9%

Pre-school

7.3%

Primary — Catholic

7.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

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

Gheerulla Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.1% 11

✅

No need for assistance

97.9% 516

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

Gheerulla Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.6% 45

—

Not a volunteer

78.4% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gheerulla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

10.2%

$800-$999/mo

10.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gheerulla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.0%

Did not go to work

23.3%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Truck

3.9%

Other

2.9%

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

Gheerulla Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

14.9%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

19.1%

4+ vehicles

23.4%

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

Gheerulla Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.4%

2 bedrooms

27.5%

3 bedrooms

41.8%

4 bedrooms

18.7%

5 bedrooms

3.3%

6+ bedrooms

4.4%

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

Gheerulla Population Mobility

11.2%

moved in the last year

38.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gheerulla Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

501

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gheerulla Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Diabetes

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

Gheerulla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

7.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gheerulla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children

33.0%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gheerulla Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 11

👤

Never served

94.8% 201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gheerulla Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

6.8% 14

—

Did not provide

93.2% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gheerulla Children Ever Born

No children

29.3%

1 child

5.2%

2 children

19.0%

3 children

39.7%

4 children

6.9%

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

Gheerulla When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Gheerulla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

14.9%

Did not do domestic work

21.4%

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

Gheerulla Household Size

1 person

23.0%

2 persons

36.8%

3 persons

14.9%

4 persons

14.9%

5 persons

4.6%

6+ persons

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gheerulla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

229

Moved from QLD

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

Gheerulla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gheerulla Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,524/wk

Median Rent $273/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Gheerulla

Your weekly income

≈ $6,604/month

Median rent $273/wk

Left after rent $1,251/wk

Rent share 17.9%

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Gheerulla vs State & National Average

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Pop: 146 Income: $989/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 146 Income: $583/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 146 Income: $593/wk Rent: $276/wk

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Pop: 146 Income: $762/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 146 Income: $669/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gheerulla

What is the population of Gheerulla QLD?

The population of Gheerulla QLD is 291 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Gheerulla is ranked #6,083 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gheerulla?

The median personal income in Gheerulla QLD is $694 per week, or $36,088 per year.The median household income is $1,524 per week.Family income is $1,797 per week.Gheerulla is ranked #5,604 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gheerulla?

Median rent in Gheerulla QLD is $273 per week ($1,183 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gheerulla ranks #5,644 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gheerulla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gheerulla QLD is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gheerulla?

The median age in Gheerulla QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gheerulla a good suburb to live in?

Gheerulla is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 291.The median income is $694/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 31114. All dollar figures in AUD.