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Harlin QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Harlin QLD is 211 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harlin is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Harlin is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Harlin has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Harlin has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harlin is $1,300.

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Harlin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Harlin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$550/wk

$28,600 per year

#7716 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Harlin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (108) Female 49.5% (106)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

211 people · 255.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,208

Family income/wk

Harlin 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)

Harlin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.7% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.3% 22 dwellings

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

Harlin Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Harlin Religion

No Religion

33.3%

Not stated

16.7%

Anglican

15.7%

Uniting Church

14.7%

Catholic

9.8%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.9%

Church Christ

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Harlin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Harlin Employment

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Employed full-time

40.0% 54 people

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Employed part-time

25.9% 35 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

31.1% 42 people

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

Harlin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.5%

Certificate I/II

11.3%

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

Harlin Occupation

Managers

22.6%

Professionals

18.9%

Community & Personal Service

18.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.4%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Labourers

9.4%

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

Harlin Field of Study

Health

17.5%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Education

15.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.5%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

Engineering

10.0%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

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

Harlin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Harlin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

15.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.1%

$4,000+/wk

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Harlin Marital Status

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Married

58.5% 100

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Separated

5.3% 9

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Divorced

9.4% 16

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Widowed

4.1% 7

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Never married

22.8% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Harlin Ancestry

Australian

39.6%

English

29.2%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

6.5%

German

5.0%

Other

3.5%

Dutch

2.3%

New Zealander

2.3%

French

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Harlin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

54.5%

Secondary — Government

30.3%

Vocational Education

15.2%

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

Harlin Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.0% 11

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No need for assistance

97.0% 357

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

Harlin Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.1% 24

—

Not a volunteer

83.9% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Harlin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.8%

$800-$999/mo

31.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Harlin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.8%

Did not go to work

18.3%

Walked only

9.9%

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

Harlin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

47.2%

3 vehicles

20.8%

4+ vehicles

15.3%

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

Harlin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.0%

2 bedrooms

14.7%

3 bedrooms

44.0%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

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

Harlin Population Mobility

16.3%

moved in the last year

44.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Harlin Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

353

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Harlin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

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

Harlin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

15.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Harlin Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.5%

Couple — children under 15

34.2%

Couple — no children under 15

19.7%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Harlin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 18

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Did not provide

87.9% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Harlin Children Ever Born

No children

17.4%

1 child

6.5%

2 children

47.8%

3 children

19.6%

4 children

8.7%

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

Harlin When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Harlin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

16.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Harlin Household Size

1 person

22.9%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

8.6%

5 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Harlin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

149

Moved from QLD

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

Harlin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Harlin Schools

schools nearby

government

962

avg ICSEA score

total students

Harlin State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 20 students

962

ICSEA

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

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Harlin Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Harlin

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $885/wk

Rent share 21.3%

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Harlin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Ascot (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 106 Income: $814/wk Rent: $270/wk

Blacksoil

Pop: 106 Income: $896/wk Rent: $300/wk

Crowley Vale

Pop: 106 Income: $430/wk Rent: $230/wk

Murrays Bridge

Pop: 106 Income: $657/wk Rent: $150/wk

Murrigal

Pop: 106 Income: $844/wk Rent: $260/wk

Storm King

Pop: 106 Income: $743/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harlin

What is the population of Harlin QLD?

The population of Harlin QLD is 211 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Harlin is ranked #6,823 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Harlin?

The median personal income in Harlin QLD is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,208 per week.Harlin is ranked #7,716 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Harlin?

Median rent in Harlin QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Harlin ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Harlin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harlin QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Harlin?

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

Is Harlin a good suburb to live in?

Harlin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 211.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 31297. All dollar figures in AUD.