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Happy Valley QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Happy Valley QLD is 733 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Happy Valley is $1,316 per week ($68,432 per year). Median rent in Happy Valley is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Happy Valley has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Happy Valley has a population density of 1191.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Happy Valley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Happy Valley is $1,667.

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Happy Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Happy Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,316/wk

$68,432 per year

#261 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,667/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Happy Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (387) Female 47.1% (345)

Population Density

1191.9

people per km²

733 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,971

Family income/wk

Happy Valley 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)

Happy Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

30.5% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

69.5% 91 dwellings

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

Happy Valley Country of Birth

Australia

95.0%

England

2.3%

Fiji

1.3%

India

1.3%

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

Happy Valley Religion

No Religion

44.5%

Catholic

23.7%

Not stated

11.4%

Anglican

10.1%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Happy Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Happy Valley Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

19.0%

Cantonese

19.0%

Other

19.0%

IAL Punjabi

14.3%

Japan

14.3%

Samoan

14.3%

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

Happy Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

55.7% 259 people

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Employed part-time

14.8% 69 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 21 people

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Not in labour force

24.9% 116 people

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

Happy Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.4%

Bachelor Degree

21.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Certificate I/II

1.0%

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

Happy Valley Occupation

Professionals

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Managers

5.6%

Labourers

3.6%

Sales Workers

2.4%

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

Happy Valley Field of Study

Engineering

34.5%

Management & Commerce

15.3%

Health

14.0%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Education

8.7%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

Creative Arts

1.7%

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

Happy Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Happy Valley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

2.4%

$800-$999/wk

1.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.6%

$4,000+/wk

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Happy Valley Marital Status

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Married

45.8% 251

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Separated

1.8% 10

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Divorced

5.8% 32

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Widowed

3.1% 17

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Never married

43.4% 238

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Happy Valley Ancestry

Australian

26.3%

English

23.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

13.1%

Other

8.7%

Irish

8.2%

Scottish

5.7%

German

4.5%

Maori

3.6%

Filipino

2.6%

Italian

2.2%

Chinese

1.2%

Dutch

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Happy Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.1%

Secondary — Government

18.7%

Secondary — Catholic

12.9%

Vocational Education

12.9%

Pre-school

9.0%

Primary — Catholic

8.4%

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

Happy Valley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 32

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 1,287

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

Happy Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.1% 49

—

Not a volunteer

89.9% 437

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Happy Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

3.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Happy Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.9%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Walked only

2.6%

Truck

1.5%

Bicycle

1.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

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

Happy Valley Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.3%

1 vehicle

28.1%

2 vehicles

48.2%

3 vehicles

13.2%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

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

Happy Valley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.8%

2 bedrooms

3.5%

3 bedrooms

60.4%

4 bedrooms

26.9%

5 bedrooms

5.3%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Happy Valley Population Mobility

22.7%

moved in the last year

48.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Happy Valley Indigenous Population

17.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

237

Indigenous residents

1,092

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Happy Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Arthritis

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

Happy Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

0.7%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

20.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Happy Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

60.9%

Couple — no children

14.8%

Couple — no children under 15

11.5%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Happy Valley Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.6% 3

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Previously served

4.1% 20

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Never served

95.3% 467

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Happy Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.3% 35

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Did not provide

92.7% 447

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Happy Valley Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

1 child

20.0%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

6.3%

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

Happy Valley When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

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

Happy Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.2%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

8.8%

30+ hours

13.1%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

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

Happy Valley Household Size

1 person

22.2%

2 persons

22.7%

3 persons

22.7%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

10.2%

6+ persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Happy Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

498

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

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

Happy Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.8%

Step family — no other children

6.1%

Blended family — no other children

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Happy Valley Schools

schools nearby

government

902

avg ICSEA score

2,907

total students

St Joseph's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 313 students

1010

ICSEA

Mount Isa School of the Air Government

Combined · Prep-10 · 175 students

1009

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 434 students

978

ICSEA

Happy Valley State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 387 students

927

ICSEA

Healy State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 217 students

887

ICSEA

Mount Isa Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 35 students

877

ICSEA

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 926 students

866

ICSEA

Mount Isa Central State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 211 students

791

ICSEA

Townview State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 209 students

776

ICSEA

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Senior Campus Government

Secondary

Queensland Pathways State College - Mount Isa Campus Government

Secondary

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior Campus Government

Secondary

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

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Happy Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,629/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Happy Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $11,392/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $2,209/wk

Rent share 16.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Winston

Income: $1,190/wk Rent: $261/wk Save: $159/wk

Shoal Point

Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $40/wk

Moranbah

Income: $1,553/wk Rent: $111/wk Save: $309/wk

Blackwater

Income: $1,268/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $200/wk

Townview

Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $253/wk Save: $167/wk

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Income: $1,214/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $100/wk

Sunset

Income: $1,184/wk Rent: $349/wk Save: $71/wk

Enoggera

Income: $1,188/wk Rent: $368/wk Save: $52/wk

Happy Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Canina

Pop: 367 Income: $512/wk Rent: $260/wk

Picnic Bay

Pop: 367 Income: $644/wk Rent: $250/wk

Palen Creek

Pop: 368 Income: $575/wk Rent: $231/wk

Brooloo

Pop: 369 Income: $528/wk Rent: $325/wk

Ramsay (Qld)

Pop: 369 Income: $929/wk Rent: $370/wk

Dalveen

Pop: 369 Income: $601/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Valley

What is the population of Happy Valley QLD?

The population of Happy Valley QLD is 733 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1191.9 people per km².Happy Valley is ranked #4,425 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Happy Valley?

The median personal income in Happy Valley QLD is $1,316 per week, or $68,432 per year.The median household income is $2,629 per week.Family income is $2,971 per week.Happy Valley is ranked #261 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Happy Valley?

Median rent in Happy Valley QLD is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Happy Valley ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Happy Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Happy Valley QLD is $1,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Happy Valley?

The median age in Happy Valley QLD is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Happy Valley a good suburb to live in?

Happy Valley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 733.The median income is $1,316/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 31295. All dollar figures in AUD.