Suburbs Howard

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Howard QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howard QLD is 1,394 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howard is $456 per week ($23,712 per year). Median rent in Howard is $248 per week ($1,075 per month). Howard has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Howard has a population density of 30.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Howard is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howard is $1,062.

There were 664 recorded offences in Howard in 2025-26, a rate of 476 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (196 offences).

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📍 Howard, Queensland — 25.3384°S, 152.5467°E

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Howard Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Howard Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$456/wk
$23,712 per year
#8603 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$248/wk
$1,075 per month
#6541 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,062/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Howard Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (687) Female 50.7% (707)

Population Density

30.4
people per km²
1,394 people · 45.8 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,042
Family income/wk

Howard 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)

Howard Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
66.1% 293 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
33.9% 150 dwellings

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

Howard Country of Birth

Australia
94.3%
England
4.5%
Germany
0.7%
France
0.5%

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

Howard Religion

No Religion
46.7%
Anglican
16.6%
Catholic
15.5%
Not stated
8.1%
Uniting Church
7.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%
Baptist
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howard Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.6%

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

Howard Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
27.8%
Other
27.8%
Australian Indigenous
22.2%
German
22.2%

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

Howard Employment

💼
Employed full-time
17.6% 193 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.4% 158 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.5% 49 people
🏠
Not in labour force
63.5% 696 people

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

Howard Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Bachelor Degree
13.6%
Certificate I/II
5.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%
Postgraduate Degree
1.0%

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

Howard Occupation

Professionals
19.6%
Community & Personal Service
16.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.7%
Labourers
12.9%
Sales Workers
12.0%
Managers
10.2%
Clerical & Administrative
9.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.4%

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

Howard Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.7%
Health
18.2%
Society & Culture
15.8%
Engineering
15.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.4%
Education
8.4%
Agriculture & Environment
6.4%
Architecture & Building
4.9%
Creative Arts
2.0%

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

Howard Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howard Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
14.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
14.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
0.9%
$4,000+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howard Marital Status

💍
Married
42.7% 514
↔️
Separated
4.9% 59
📋
Divorced
15.4% 186
🕊️
Widowed
8.9% 107
👤
Never married
28.1% 338

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howard Ancestry

English
33.8%
Australian
31.9%
Irish
9.1%
Scottish
9.1%
German
5.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.8%
Other
3.1%
Italian
1.4%
Dutch
0.8%
Filipino
0.8%
Chinese
0.5%
French
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howard School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.8%
Secondary — Government
31.1%
Vocational Education
10.4%
Pre-school
9.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Secondary — Catholic
3.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
2.1%
Primary — Catholic
1.6%

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

Howard Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
15.0% 396
✅
No need for assistance
85.0% 2,245

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

Howard Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
12.0% 138
—
Not a volunteer
88.0% 1,012

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howard Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.6%
$300-$449/mo
5.3%
$450-$599/mo
3.8%
$600-$799/mo
12.9%
$800-$999/mo
10.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Howard How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.2%
Did not go to work
9.7%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Walked only
4.8%
Truck
2.0%
Other
1.4%
Bicycle
0.9%

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

Howard Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.3%
1 vehicle
41.4%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
11.0%
4+ vehicles
5.9%

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

Howard Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.3%
2 bedrooms
22.4%
3 bedrooms
49.4%
4 bedrooms
18.3%
5 bedrooms
2.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Howard Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
41.3%
moved in the last 5 years
11.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howard Indigenous Population

6.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
166
Indigenous residents
2,510
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howard Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
200
Arthritis
130
Lung condition
95
Heart disease
87
Diabetes
73
Asthma
57
Stroke
45
Cancer
43
Kidney disease
26
Dementia
6

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

Howard Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
12.2%
$300-$399/wk
13.9%
$400-$499/wk
10.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howard Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.6%
Couple — children under 15
21.6%
One parent — children under 15
12.9%
Couple — no children under 15
11.3%
One parent — no children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howard Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.3% 3
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.3% 4
🏅
Previously served
6.8% 78
👤
Never served
92.6% 1,069

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Howard Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.5% 210
—
Did not provide
81.5% 926

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howard Children Ever Born

No children
23.6%
1 child
13.9%
2 children
28.8%
3 children
20.6%
4 children
8.4%
5+ children
4.8%

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

Howard When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951–1960
23
1961–1970
45
1971–1980
42
1981–1990
24
1991–2000
16
2001–2010
14
2011–2015
3

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

Howard Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.6%
5–14 hours
24.1%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
32.0%

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

Howard Household Size

1 person
30.6%
2 persons
44.5%
3 persons
11.6%
4 persons
8.1%
5 persons
3.4%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howard Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,087
Moved from QLD
110
Moved — same area (SA2)
58
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from WA
3

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

Howard Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
74.4%
Step family — no other children
18.6%
Blended family — no other children
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Howard Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 664 total

Theft
196
Traffic
95
Sexual Offences
78
Assault
72
Domestic Violence
57
Break & Enter
50
Property Damage
40
Drug Offences
38
Fraud
32
Weapons
6

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Howard Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
894
avg ICSEA score
163
total students
Howard State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 163 students
894
ICSEA

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

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Howard Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $854/wk
Median Rent $248/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Howard

≈ $3,701/month
Median rent $248/wk
Left after rent $606/wk
Rent share 29.0%

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Howard vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

East Deep Creek
Pop: 698 Income: $617/wk Rent: $300/wk
Avondale (Qld)
Pop: 701 Income: $520/wk Rent: $250/wk
Badu Island
Pop: 704 Income: $417/wk Rent: $125/wk
Springbrook
Pop: 705 Income: $611/wk Rent: $350/wk
Kuttabul
Pop: 707 Income: $849/wk Rent: $200/wk
North Maleny
Pop: 710 Income: $763/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howard

What is the population of Howard QLD?

The population of Howard QLD is 1,394 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 30.4 people per km².Howard is ranked #3,494 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Howard?

The median personal income in Howard QLD is $456 per week, or $23,712 per year.The median household income is $854 per week.Family income is $1,042 per week.Howard is ranked #8,603 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Howard?

Median rent in Howard QLD is $248 per week ($1,075 per month).Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Howard ranks #6,541 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Howard?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howard QLD is $1,062. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howard?

The median age in Howard QLD is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howard a good suburb to live in?

Howard is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,394.The median income is $456/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% 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: 31365. All dollar figures in AUD.