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Hunchy QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hunchy QLD is 592 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hunchy is $802 per week ($41,704 per year). Median rent in Hunchy is $398 per week ($1,725 per month). Hunchy has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Hunchy has a population density of 49.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hunchy is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hunchy is $1,975.

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Hunchy Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hunchy Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$802/wk

$41,704 per year

#3593 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$398/wk

$1,725 per month

#2177 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,975/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hunchy Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (300) Female 49.6% (295)

Population Density

49.2

people per km²

592 people · 12.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,976

Family income/wk

Hunchy 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)

Hunchy Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

52.0% 89 dwellings

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Owned outright

48.0% 82 dwellings

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

Hunchy Country of Birth

Australia

91.5%

England

8.5%

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

Hunchy Religion

No Religion

51.3%

Anglican

11.5%

Catholic

11.3%

Christian (other)

9.0%

Not stated

7.2%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Baptist

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hunchy Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Hunchy Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Hunchy Employment

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Employed full-time

31.3% 136 people

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Employed part-time

26.4% 115 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

40.2% 175 people

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

Hunchy Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.7%

Bachelor Degree

31.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.6%

Postgraduate Degree

5.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

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

Hunchy Occupation

Professionals

23.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Managers

15.8%

Community & Personal Service

15.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Labourers

7.0%

Sales Workers

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

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

Hunchy Field of Study

Health

17.9%

Engineering

17.0%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Education

10.4%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Creative Arts

9.4%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Information Technology

2.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

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

Hunchy Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hunchy Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hunchy Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 275

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Separated

1.4% 7

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Divorced

10.4% 52

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Widowed

3.8% 19

👤

Never married

29.1% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hunchy Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

24.4%

Irish

10.4%

Scottish

9.9%

Other

8.3%

German

5.2%

Dutch

2.1%

Italian

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Welsh

1.0%

Filipino

0.7%

South African

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hunchy School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.8%

Secondary — Government

17.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.5%

Vocational Education

8.3%

Pre-school

5.2%

Secondary — Catholic

3.1%

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

Hunchy Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 57

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 1,074

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

Hunchy Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.9% 102

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 364

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hunchy Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.9%

$600-$799/mo

4.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hunchy How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.4%

Did not go to work

20.5%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Walked only

2.3%

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

Hunchy Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.2%

2 vehicles

40.9%

3 vehicles

23.6%

4+ vehicles

16.3%

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

Hunchy Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.2%

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

32.3%

4 bedrooms

38.1%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

6+ bedrooms

3.7%

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

Hunchy Population Mobility

13.6%

moved in the last year

35.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hunchy Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,128

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hunchy Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Hunchy Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hunchy Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.2%

Couple — no children

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

20.3%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hunchy Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.7% 3

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Previously served

3.9% 18

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Never served

95.4% 439

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hunchy Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 66

—

Did not provide

85.8% 400

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hunchy Children Ever Born

No children

22.4%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

28.8%

3 children

30.2%

4 children

6.8%

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

Hunchy When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

2020

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

Hunchy Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

33.5%

15–29 hours

16.0%

30+ hours

16.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.1%

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

Hunchy Household Size

1 person

15.5%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

20.3%

5 persons

8.2%

6+ persons

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hunchy Where Residents Moved From

Same address

482

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hunchy Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.1%

Step family — no other children

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hunchy Schools

schools nearby

government

1072

avg ICSEA score

total students

Montville State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 91 students

1072

ICSEA

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

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Hunchy Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,773/wk

Median Rent $398/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Hunchy

Your weekly income

≈ $7,683/month

Median rent $398/wk

Left after rent $1,375/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Income: $856/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $48/wk

Hunchy vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Ravenswood (Qld)

Pop: 297 Income: $718/wk Rent: $140/wk

Taylors Beach (Qld)

Pop: 297 Income: $523/wk Rent: $175/wk

Ebenezer (Qld)

Pop: 301 Income: $616/wk Rent: $450/wk

Kumbia

Pop: 301 Income: $595/wk Rent: $200/wk

Stanwell

Pop: 301 Income: $711/wk Rent: $293/wk

Boyne Valley

Pop: 301 Income: $535/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunchy

What is the population of Hunchy QLD?

The population of Hunchy QLD is 592 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 49.2 people per km².Hunchy is ranked #4,770 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hunchy?

The median personal income in Hunchy QLD is $802 per week, or $41,704 per year.The median household income is $1,773 per week.Family income is $1,976 per week.Hunchy is ranked #3,593 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hunchy?

Median rent in Hunchy QLD is $398 per week ($1,725 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hunchy ranks #2,177 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hunchy?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hunchy QLD is $1,975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hunchy?

The median age in Hunchy QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hunchy a good suburb to live in?

Hunchy is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 592.The median income is $802/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 31374. All dollar figures in AUD.