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Heatley QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Heatley QLD is 3,907 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Heatley is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Heatley is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Heatley has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Heatley has a population density of 1923.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Heatley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heatley is $1,300.

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Heatley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Heatley Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$662/wk

$34,424 per year

#6114 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Heatley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (1,862) Female 52.3% (2,038)

Population Density

1923.1

people per km²

3,907 people · 2.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,535

Family income/wk

Heatley 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)

Heatley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.5% 441 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.5% 487 dwellings

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

Heatley Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

1.9%

India

0.8%

Germany

0.4%

Fiji

0.3%

China

0.2%

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

Heatley Religion

No Religion

40.5%

Catholic

21.6%

Anglican

14.0%

Not stated

10.5%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Pentecostal

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Heatley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Heatley Languages Spoken at Home

Other

43.2%

SAL Tot

13.1%

SAL Tagalog

12.6%

Australian Indigenous

10.9%

Spanish

4.9%

German

4.4%

SAL Filipin

4.4%

Italian

3.8%

Hindi

2.7%

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

Heatley Employment

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Employed full-time

33.4% 953 people

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Employed part-time

19.0% 542 people

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Unemployed

5.3% 150 people

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Not in labour force

42.3% 1,208 people

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

Heatley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Certificate I/II

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

Postgraduate Degree

3.1%

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

Heatley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.8%

Community & Personal Service

19.3%

Professionals

19.0%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Managers

8.9%

Labourers

8.7%

Sales Workers

6.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.1%

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

Heatley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.1%

Engineering

17.9%

Society & Culture

16.3%

Health

10.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.0%

Education

9.1%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Information Technology

2.5%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

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

Heatley Dwelling Types

Separate house

84.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Heatley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Heatley Marital Status

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Married

34.5% 1,111

↔️

Separated

4.2% 136

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Divorced

11.8% 380

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Widowed

6.9% 222

👤

Never married

42.6% 1,374

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Heatley Ancestry

Australian

27.8%

English

26.6%

Other

9.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.4%

Irish

8.0%

Scottish

8.0%

German

4.2%

Italian

3.0%

Filipino

2.0%

Chinese

0.9%

Dutch

0.8%

New Zealander

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Heatley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.5%

Secondary — Government

28.0%

Vocational Education

10.3%

Primary — Catholic

7.7%

Secondary — Catholic

6.6%

Pre-school

6.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

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

Heatley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.2% 733

✅

No need for assistance

89.8% 6,430

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

Heatley Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.1% 358

—

Not a volunteer

87.9% 2,600

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Heatley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.0%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.6%

$600-$799/mo

8.5%

$800-$999/mo

13.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Heatley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.6%

Did not go to work

10.8%

Car (passenger)

8.2%

Walked only

1.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Bus

1.0%

Bicycle

0.9%

Other

0.9%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.7%

Truck

0.3%

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

Heatley Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.5%

1 vehicle

40.8%

2 vehicles

31.8%

3 vehicles

11.5%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

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

Heatley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

13.8%

3 bedrooms

57.6%

4 bedrooms

21.8%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Heatley Population Mobility

15.9%

moved in the last year

39.5%

moved in the last 5 years

8.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Heatley Indigenous Population

14.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,028

Indigenous residents

6,202

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Heatley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

455

Arthritis

160

Asthma

153

Diabetes

132

Heart disease

120

Lung condition

117

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Heatley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Heatley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

31.3%

Couple — no children

28.2%

One parent — children under 15

16.3%

Couple — no children under 15

13.1%

One parent — no children under 15

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Heatley Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.8% 23

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 5

🏅

Previously served

6.3% 187

👤

Never served

92.7% 2,749

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Heatley Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 448

—

Did not provide

84.8% 2,503

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Heatley Children Ever Born

No children

31.4%

1 child

11.6%

2 children

27.6%

3 children

16.4%

4 children

9.0%

5+ children

4.1%

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

Heatley When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

108

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Heatley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

32.2%

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

Heatley Household Size

1 person

31.8%

2 persons

33.2%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

10.9%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Heatley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,975

Moved from QLD

460

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

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

Heatley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.6%

Step family — no other children

18.3%

Blended family — no other children

6.7%

Intact family — other children present

2.4%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Heatley Schools

schools nearby

government

948

avg ICSEA score

14,354

total students

The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,205 students

1100

ICSEA

Annandale Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 687 students

1069

ICSEA

Marian Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students

1042

ICSEA

Calvary Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,128 students

1020

ICSEA

Annandale State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 722 students

1019

ICSEA

Ignatius Park College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 959 students

1018

ICSEA

Riverside Adventist School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 61 students

1011

ICSEA

Holy Spirit Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 686 students

1010

ICSEA

Pimlico State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,465 students

987

ICSEA

Tec-NQ Independent

Secondary · 10-12 · 375 students

972

ICSEA

Eaton College Independent

Combined · U · 27 students

967

ICSEA

Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 198 students

930

ICSEA

Kirwan State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 698 students

927

ICSEA

Kirwan State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,922 students

919

ICSEA

Cranbrook State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 592 students

910

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools

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

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Heatley Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,266/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.1%

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

If you earn X in Heatley

Your weekly income

≈ $5,486/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $986/wk

Rent share 22.1%

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Heatley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bunya

Pop: 1,968 Income: $1,112/wk Rent: $650/wk

Wondai

Pop: 1,975 Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk

Highvale

Pop: 1,979 Income: $992/wk Rent: $425/wk

Tara (Qld)

Pop: 1,980 Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk

Cedar Grove

Pop: 1,992 Income: $849/wk Rent: $430/wk

Moura

Pop: 1,993 Income: $882/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heatley

What is the population of Heatley QLD?

The population of Heatley QLD is 3,907 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1923.1 people per km².Heatley is ranked #1,958 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Heatley?

The median personal income in Heatley QLD is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,266 per week.Family income is $1,535 per week.Heatley is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Heatley?

Median rent in Heatley QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Heatley ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Heatley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heatley 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 Heatley?

The median age in Heatley QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Heatley a good suburb to live in?

Heatley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,907.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 31312. All dollar figures in AUD.