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Hoya QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hoya QLD is 251 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hoya is $685 per week ($35,620 per year). Median rent in Hoya is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Hoya has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Hoya has a population density of 30.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hoya is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hoya is $1,950.

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Hoya Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hoya Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$685/wk

$35,620 per year

#5751 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hoya Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (130) Female 48.8% (124)

Population Density

30.6

people per km²

251 people · 8.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,019

Family income/wk

Hoya 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)

Hoya Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.5% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.5% 47 dwellings

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

Hoya Country of Birth

Australia

95.0%

England

5.0%

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

Hoya Religion

No Religion

38.8%

Catholic

15.9%

Anglican

15.5%

Uniting Church

10.3%

Not stated

7.8%

Lutheran

4.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.9%

Pentecostal

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hoya Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Hoya Employment

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Employed full-time

35.7% 71 people

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Employed part-time

17.6% 35 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 7 people

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Not in labour force

43.2% 86 people

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

Hoya Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.8%

Bachelor Degree

17.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.0%

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

Hoya Occupation

Community & Personal Service

25.3%

Professionals

22.8%

Managers

16.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.9%

Labourers

10.1%

Sales Workers

3.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.8%

Clerical & Administrative

3.8%

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

Hoya Field of Study

Engineering

25.6%

Education

16.3%

Management & Commerce

16.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.6%

Society & Culture

11.6%

Health

11.6%

Agriculture & Environment

7.0%

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

Hoya Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hoya Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hoya Marital Status

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Married

72.0% 157

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Separated

4.1% 9

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Divorced

5.5% 12

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Widowed

2.8% 6

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Never married

15.6% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hoya Ancestry

Australian

31.1%

English

30.0%

German

12.4%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

8.4%

Italian

2.9%

Other

2.3%

Polish

1.4%

Chinese

1.2%

Samoan

1.2%

Dutch

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hoya School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.3%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

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

Hoya Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 24

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 471

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

Hoya Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.7% 46

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hoya Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

36.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hoya How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.2%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Truck

7.6%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

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

Hoya Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.6%

2 vehicles

44.3%

3 vehicles

23.7%

4+ vehicles

12.4%

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

Hoya Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.4%

3 bedrooms

30.9%

4 bedrooms

51.1%

5 bedrooms

8.5%

6+ bedrooms

3.2%

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

Hoya Population Mobility

16.4%

moved in the last year

50.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hoya Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

498

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hoya Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Hoya Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

7.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hoya Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.7%

Couple — children under 15

42.0%

Couple — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hoya Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 7

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Never served

96.8% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hoya Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 32

—

Did not provide

85.1% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hoya Children Ever Born

No children

31.4%

1 child

4.3%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

12.9%

4 children

10.0%

5+ children

11.4%

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

Hoya When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Hoya Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

26.5%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

14.7%

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

Hoya Household Size

1 person

10.0%

2 persons

59.0%

3 persons

14.0%

4 persons

9.0%

5 persons

3.0%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hoya Where Residents Moved From

Same address

209

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hoya Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.3%

Step family — no other children

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hoya Schools

schools nearby

government

983

avg ICSEA score

840

total students

All Saints' School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 137 students

1018

ICSEA

Boonah State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 599 students

984

ICSEA

Boonah State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 104 students

948

ICSEA

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

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Hoya Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,854/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.2%

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

If you earn X in Hoya

Your weekly income

≈ $8,034/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,554/wk

Rent share 16.2%

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Income: $564/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $559/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $580/wk Rent: $293/wk Save: $7/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $143/wk

Ingham

Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $90/wk

Hoya vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Antigua

Pop: 126 Income: $511/wk Rent: $225/wk

Beatrice

Pop: 126 Income: $509/wk Rent: $198/wk

Yowah

Pop: 126 Income: $435/wk Rent: $100/wk

Hull Heads

Pop: 127 Income: $468/wk Rent: $330/wk

Crossroads

Pop: 127 Income: $731/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dakenba

Pop: 127 Income: $918/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoya

What is the population of Hoya QLD?

The population of Hoya QLD is 251 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 30.6 people per km².Hoya is ranked #6,411 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hoya?

The median personal income in Hoya QLD is $685 per week, or $35,620 per year.The median household income is $1,854 per week.Family income is $2,019 per week.Hoya is ranked #5,751 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hoya?

Median rent in Hoya QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hoya ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hoya?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hoya QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hoya?

The median age in Hoya QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hoya a good suburb to live in?

Hoya is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 251.The median income is $685/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.2% 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: 31367. All dollar figures in AUD.