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Grandchester QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Grandchester QLD is 467 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Grandchester is $685 per week ($35,620 per year). Median rent in Grandchester is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Grandchester has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Grandchester has a population density of 8.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Grandchester is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grandchester is $1,517.

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Grandchester Population

residents (Census 2021)

Grandchester Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$685/wk

$35,620 per year

#5751 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Grandchester Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (244) Female 47.9% (224)

Population Density

8.1

people per km²

467 people · 57.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,807

Family income/wk

Grandchester 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)

Grandchester Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.5% 56 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.5% 62 dwellings

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

Grandchester Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

3.3%

Germany

1.6%

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

Grandchester Religion

No Religion

38.2%

Not stated

25.7%

Catholic

14.3%

Anglican

14.1%

Lutheran

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Othr Protestnt

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Grandchester Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Grandchester Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 100 people

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Employed part-time

24.3% 65 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 6 people

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Not in labour force

36.0% 96 people

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

Grandchester Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Grandchester Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.3%

Professionals

17.4%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Managers

15.7%

Labourers

10.4%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Clerical & Administrative

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.6%

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

Grandchester Field of Study

Engineering

22.5%

Society & Culture

18.0%

Management & Commerce

13.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.7%

Education

10.8%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Health

8.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

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

Grandchester Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Grandchester Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

3.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Grandchester Marital Status

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Married

46.1% 176

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Separated

4.2% 16

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Divorced

10.7% 41

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Widowed

3.4% 13

👤

Never married

35.6% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Grandchester Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

27.5%

German

8.3%

Irish

7.9%

Scottish

7.7%

Other

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

French

1.8%

Chinese

1.6%

Dutch

1.1%

Croatian

0.9%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Grandchester School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.4%

Secondary — Government

23.9%

Pre-school

16.4%

Vocational Education

11.9%

Secondary — Catholic

10.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

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

Grandchester Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

94.3% 709

♿

Needs assistance

5.7% 43

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

Grandchester Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.7% 38

—

Not a volunteer

87.3% 262

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Grandchester Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

6.6%

$600-$799/mo

9.8%

$800-$999/mo

9.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Grandchester How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.9%

Did not go to work

20.6%

Truck

5.6%

Walked only

1.9%

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

Grandchester Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.4%

1 vehicle

18.2%

2 vehicles

39.2%

3 vehicles

23.0%

4+ vehicles

16.2%

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

Grandchester Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.5%

3 bedrooms

44.9%

4 bedrooms

28.3%

5 bedrooms

10.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Grandchester Population Mobility

14.8%

moved in the last year

35.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Grandchester Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

731

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Grandchester Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Grandchester Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

11.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Grandchester Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.5%

Couple — no children

31.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.2%

One parent — children under 15

8.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Grandchester Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.0% 3

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Previously served

6.6% 20

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Never served

92.5% 282

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Grandchester Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.3% 59

—

Did not provide

80.7% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Grandchester Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

1 child

4.2%

2 children

33.6%

3 children

17.6%

4 children

14.3%

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

Grandchester When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Grandchester Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

19.0%

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

Grandchester Household Size

1 person

24.6%

2 persons

37.7%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

14.5%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Grandchester Where Residents Moved From

Same address

322

Moved from QLD

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

Grandchester Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.4%

Step family — no other children

11.6%

Blended family — no other children

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Grandchester Schools

schools nearby

government

935

avg ICSEA score

total students

Grandchester State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 40 students

935

ICSEA

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

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Grandchester Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,687/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Grandchester

Your weekly income

≈ $7,310/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,437/wk

Rent share 14.8%

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $90/wk

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Grandchester vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Springfield Central

Pop: 234 Income: $623/wk Rent: $300/wk

Vernor

Pop: 235 Income: $690/wk Rent: $380/wk

Haden

Pop: 235 Income: $637/wk Rent: $260/wk

Camooweal

Pop: 236 Income: $977/wk Rent: $147/wk

Hawkins Creek

Pop: 236 Income: $751/wk Rent: $220/wk

Lower Tenthill

Pop: 236 Income: $673/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grandchester

What is the population of Grandchester QLD?

The population of Grandchester QLD is 467 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.1 people per km².Grandchester is ranked #5,137 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Grandchester?

The median personal income in Grandchester QLD is $685 per week, or $35,620 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,807 per week.Grandchester is ranked #5,751 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Grandchester?

Median rent in Grandchester QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Grandchester ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Grandchester?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grandchester QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Grandchester?

The median age in Grandchester QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Grandchester a good suburb to live in?

Grandchester is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 467.The median income is $685/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 31224. All dollar figures in AUD.