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Homestead QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Homestead QLD is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Homestead is $512 per week ($26,624 per year). Median rent in Homestead is $150 per week ($650 per month). Homestead has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Homestead has a population density of 112.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Homestead is $693.

Homestead Map

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📍 Homestead, Queensland — 20.3637°S, 145.6581°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Homestead Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Homestead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$512/wk
$26,624 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$693/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Homestead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (18) Female 48.6% (17)

Population Density

112.7
people per km²
38 people · 0.3 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,999
Family income/wk

Homestead Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
25-29
40-44
45-49
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Homestead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.0% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.0% 3 dwellings

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

Homestead Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Homestead Religion

Catholic
27.5%
No Religion
27.5%
Uniting Church
22.5%
Not stated
22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Homestead Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%

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

Homestead Employment

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Employed full-time
41.7% 10 people
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Not in labour force
58.3% 14 people

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

Homestead Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Homestead Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
45.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
54.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Homestead Marital Status

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Married
43.8% 14
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Divorced
9.4% 3
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Widowed
12.5% 4
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Never married
34.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Homestead Ancestry

Australian
38.7%
English
38.7%
Scottish
12.9%
German
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Homestead School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Homestead Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.7% 3
✅
No need for assistance
94.3% 50

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

Homestead Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
11.1% 3
—
Not a volunteer
88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Homestead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Homestead Car Ownership

1 vehicle
42.1%
2 vehicles
26.3%
3 vehicles
31.6%

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

Homestead Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
26.7%
3 bedrooms
73.3%

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

Homestead Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
19.2%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Homestead Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
54
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Homestead Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Homestead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
36.4%
$500-$649/wk
27.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Homestead Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.3%
Couple — children under 15
29.4%
Couple — no children under 15
17.6%
One parent — children under 15
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Homestead Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Homestead Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Homestead Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
12.5%
15–29 hours
20.8%
30+ hours
29.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.8%

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

Homestead Household Size

1 person
53.8%
2 persons
23.1%
3 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Homestead Where Residents Moved From

Same address
30
Moved from QLD
3

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

Homestead Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Homestead Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
—
avg ICSEA score
4
total students
Homestead State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 4 students

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

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Homestead Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Homestead

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $750/wk
Rent share 16.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla
Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $25/wk

Homestead vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Hungerford (Qld)
Pop: 19 Income: $824/wk
Cameron Corner
Pop: 19 Income: $790/wk Rent: $250/wk
Colevale
Pop: 19 Income: $537/wk
Cremorne (Qld)
Pop: 19 Income: $575/wk Rent: $280/wk
Glen Boughton
Pop: 19 Income: $899/wk Rent: $138/wk
Glenroy (Qld)
Pop: 19 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $500/wk

Compare Homestead

Homestead vs Hungerford (Qld) →Homestead vs Cameron Corner →Homestead vs Colevale →Homestead vs Cremorne (Qld) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Homestead

What is the population of Homestead QLD?

The population of Homestead QLD is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 112.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Homestead?

The median personal income in Homestead QLD is $512 per week, or $26,624 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,999 per week.

How much is rent in Homestead?

Median rent in Homestead QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Homestead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Homestead QLD is $693. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Homestead?

The median age in Homestead QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Homestead a good suburb to live in?

Homestead is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 38.The median income is $512/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 31354. All dollar figures in AUD.