Highland Plains QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Highland Plains QLD is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Highland Plains is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Highland Plains is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Highland Plains has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Highland Plains has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highland Plains is $2,000.

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Highland Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Highland Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
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Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Highland Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (32) Female 46.7% (28)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
60 people · 57.9 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Highland Plains Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Highland Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
25.0% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
75.0% 12 dwellings

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

Highland Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Highland Plains Religion

No Religion
45.8%
Not stated
18.6%
Anglican
15.3%
Catholic
13.6%
Christian (other)
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Highland Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.9%

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

Highland Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
54.1% 20 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 9 people
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Not in labour force
21.6% 8 people

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

Highland Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Highland Plains Occupation

Managers
55.6%
Professionals
44.4%

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

Highland Plains Field of Study

Engineering
26.7%
Agriculture & Environment
26.7%
Health
26.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
20.0%

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

Highland Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Highland Plains Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Highland Plains Marital Status

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Married
38.0% 19
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Divorced
14.0% 7
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Widowed
12.0% 6
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Never married
36.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Highland Plains Ancestry

English
31.9%
Australian
25.0%
Irish
15.3%
German
6.9%
New Zealander
6.9%
Scottish
5.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.2%
Other
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Highland Plains School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Highland Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.0% 3
No need for assistance
97.0% 98

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

Highland Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
6.8% 3
Not a volunteer
93.2% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Highland Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Highland Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.0%
Car (passenger)
16.0%
Did not go to work
12.0%

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

Highland Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
35.7%

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

Highland Plains Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
28.6%
4 bedrooms
71.4%

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

Highland Plains Population Mobility

12.8%
moved in the last year
49.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Highland Plains Indigenous Population

3.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
96
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Highland Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Diabetes
4

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

Highland Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
29.4%
$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Highland Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.7%
One parent — children under 15
19.6%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%
Couple — children under 15
16.1%
One parent — no children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Highland Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.8% 11
Did not provide
73.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Highland Plains Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Highland Plains When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
4

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

Highland Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.8%
5–14 hours
20.5%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Highland Plains Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
37.5%
3 persons
25.0%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Highland Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Highland Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,062/wk
Median Rent $340/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Highland Plains

≈ $8,935/month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,722/wk
Rent share 16.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Highland Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Plains

What is the population of Highland Plains QLD?

The population of Highland Plains QLD is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Highland Plains?

The median personal income in Highland Plains QLD is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Highland Plains?

Median rent in Highland Plains QLD is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Highland Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highland Plains QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Highland Plains?

The median age in Highland Plains QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Highland Plains a good suburb to live in?

Highland Plains is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 60.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31335. All dollar figures in AUD.