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Hirstglen QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hirstglen QLD is 77 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hirstglen is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Hirstglen is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Hirstglen has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Hirstglen has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hirstglen is $2,204.

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Hirstglen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hirstglen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

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Median Rent

$365/wk

$1,582 per month

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,204/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hirstglen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (42) Female 47.5% (38)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

77 people · 42.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Hirstglen Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hirstglen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.2% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.8% 5 dwellings

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

Hirstglen Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Hirstglen Religion

Anglican

28.6%

Catholic

26.2%

No Religion

19.0%

Not stated

10.7%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hirstglen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Hirstglen Employment

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Employed full-time

35.7% 20 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 14 people

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Not in labour force

39.3% 22 people

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

Hirstglen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

35.7%

Bachelor Degree

21.4%

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

Hirstglen Occupation

Managers

24.0%

Professionals

24.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.0%

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

Hirstglen Field of Study

Management & Commerce

55.0%

Engineering

15.0%

Architecture & Building

15.0%

Health

15.0%

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

Hirstglen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hirstglen Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

17.6%

$650-$799/wk

23.5%

$800-$999/wk

41.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hirstglen Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 33

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Separated

12.1% 8

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Divorced

7.6% 5

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Widowed

4.5% 3

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Never married

25.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hirstglen Ancestry

Australian

35.8%

English

34.9%

Scottish

17.0%

German

5.7%

Other

3.8%

Irish

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hirstglen School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

57.1%

Secondary — Catholic

42.9%

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

Hirstglen Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.8% 4

✅

No need for assistance

97.2% 138

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

Hirstglen Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.6% 14

—

Not a volunteer

77.4% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hirstglen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hirstglen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.5%

Did not go to work

11.5%

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

Hirstglen Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

3 vehicles

56.0%

4+ vehicles

24.0%

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

Hirstglen Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.1%

3 bedrooms

32.3%

4 bedrooms

35.5%

5 bedrooms

16.1%

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

Hirstglen Population Mobility

5.4%

moved in the last year

30.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hirstglen Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

129

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hirstglen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Hirstglen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$150-$299/wk

12.2%

$400-$499/wk

22.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

22.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hirstglen Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

20.0%

One parent — no children under 15

20.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hirstglen Military Service

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Previously served

8.5% 5

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Never served

91.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hirstglen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.5% 6

—

Did not provide

89.5% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hirstglen Children Ever Born

No children

13.0%

1 child

17.4%

2 children

47.8%

3 children

21.7%

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

Hirstglen When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Hirstglen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.9%

5–14 hours

20.7%

15–29 hours

25.9%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

10.3%

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

Hirstglen Household Size

1 person

11.1%

2 persons

66.7%

3 persons

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hirstglen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hirstglen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hirstglen Rent Prices & Affordability

39%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $933/wk

Median Rent $365/wk

Rent-to-Income 39.1%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Hirstglen

Your weekly income

≈ $4,043/month

Median rent $365/wk

Left after rent $568/wk

Rent share 39.1%

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Hirstglen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Valley Of Lagoons

Pop: 39 Income: $850/wk

Barambah

Pop: 39 Income: $366/wk

Brush Creek

Pop: 39 Income: $604/wk Rent: $250/wk

Byee

Pop: 39 Income: $860/wk Rent: $188/wk

Cape Hillsborough

Pop: 39 Income: $612/wk Rent: $150/wk

Dunmore (Qld)

Pop: 39 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Hirstglen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hirstglen

What is the population of Hirstglen QLD?

The population of Hirstglen QLD is 77 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Hirstglen?

The median personal income in Hirstglen QLD is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Hirstglen?

Median rent in Hirstglen QLD is $365 per week ($1,582 per month).Rent represents 39.1% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Hirstglen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hirstglen QLD is $2,204. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hirstglen?

The median age in Hirstglen QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hirstglen a good suburb to live in?

Hirstglen is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 77.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (39.1% 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: 31341. All dollar figures in AUD.