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Idalia QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Idalia QLD is 4,563 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Idalia is $1,240 per week ($64,480 per year). Median rent in Idalia is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Idalia has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Idalia has a population density of 1345.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Idalia is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Idalia is $1,920.

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Idalia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Idalia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,240/wk

$64,480 per year

#353 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,920/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Idalia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (2,290) Female 49.9% (2,277)

Population Density

1345.9

people per km²

4,563 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,826

Family income/wk

Idalia 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)

Idalia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

32.7% 296 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

67.3% 610 dwellings

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

Idalia Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

3.9%

India

2.6%

Canada

0.6%

Germany

0.5%

Fiji

0.3%

Hong Kong

0.2%

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

Idalia Religion

No Religion

40.5%

Catholic

30.5%

Anglican

12.4%

Not stated

6.3%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Hinduism

3.3%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Idalia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

77.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.6%

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

Idalia Languages Spoken at Home

Korean

27.9%

Other

27.4%

Hindi

12.6%

SAL Tot

8.4%

Mandarin

6.3%

Afrikaans

6.3%

Cantonese

5.8%

Arabic

5.3%

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

Idalia Employment

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Employed full-time

56.3% 1,853 people

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Employed part-time

21.4% 705 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 71 people

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Not in labour force

20.1% 663 people

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

Idalia Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.8%

Certificate III/IV

29.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.6%

Postgraduate Degree

11.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Idalia Occupation

Professionals

38.4%

Managers

16.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Sales Workers

3.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.0%

Labourers

2.9%

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

Idalia Field of Study

Health

22.6%

Management & Commerce

21.0%

Engineering

16.2%

Society & Culture

13.4%

Education

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.5%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Information Technology

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

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

Idalia Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Idalia Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.3%

$300-$399/wk

0.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.1%

$650-$799/wk

2.5%

$800-$999/wk

3.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.0%

$4,000+/wk

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Idalia Marital Status

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Married

46.6% 1,687

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Separated

3.0% 109

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Divorced

6.7% 242

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Widowed

2.7% 98

👤

Never married

41.0% 1,483

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Idalia Ancestry

English

29.9%

Australian

26.4%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

7.8%

Other

7.8%

Italian

5.9%

German

4.3%

Indian

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Korean

1.7%

Chinese

1.6%

Dutch

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Idalia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

20.8%

Secondary — Catholic

17.1%

Primary — Catholic

15.2%

Secondary — Government

12.1%

Pre-school

10.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.9%

Vocational Education

7.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.3%

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

Idalia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 356

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No need for assistance

95.9% 8,344

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

Idalia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.6% 568

—

Not a volunteer

83.4% 2,848

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Idalia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.5%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

0.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.9%

$800-$999/mo

4.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Idalia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.8%

Did not go to work

9.2%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Bicycle

1.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.4%

Walked only

1.4%

Other

0.8%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Bus

0.3%

Truck

0.2%

Ferry

0.1%

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

Idalia Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.9%

1 vehicle

30.5%

2 vehicles

48.6%

3 vehicles

15.0%

4+ vehicles

5.0%

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

Idalia Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.6%

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

13.1%

4 bedrooms

58.7%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Idalia Population Mobility

27.4%

moved in the last year

57.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

76.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Idalia Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

265

Indigenous residents

8,526

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Idalia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

358

Asthma

139

Arthritis

116

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Dementia

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Idalia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Idalia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.0%

Couple — no children

25.6%

Couple — no children under 15

14.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Idalia Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

9.9% 338

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 20

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Previously served

4.7% 162

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Never served

84.8% 2,898

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Idalia Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.0% 340

—

Did not provide

90.0% 3,067

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Idalia Children Ever Born

No children

41.1%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

29.1%

3 children

13.6%

4 children

4.4%

5+ children

0.9%

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

Idalia When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

301

2011–2015

176

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Idalia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.3%

5–14 hours

32.7%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

7.1%

Did not do domestic work

23.9%

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

Idalia Household Size

1 person

17.5%

2 persons

35.3%

3 persons

18.3%

4 persons

19.0%

5 persons

7.4%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Idalia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,128

Moved from QLD

745

Moved — same area (SA2)

187

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

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

Idalia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.8%

Step family — no other children

11.3%

Blended family — no other children

4.3%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Idalia Schools

schools nearby

government

967

avg ICSEA score

5,303

total students

St Joseph's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students

1078

ICSEA

Southern Cross Catholic College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,479 students

1048

ICSEA

Hermit Park State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 630 students

1028

ICSEA

St Margaret Mary's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 707 students

1014

ICSEA

Oonoonba State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 525 students

995

ICSEA

Mundingburra State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 506 students

965

ICSEA

William Ross State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 862 students

955

ICSEA

Wulguru State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 212 students

827

ICSEA

Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 26 students

791

ICSEA

Enkindle Village School - Wulguru Campus Independent

Primary

Tec-NQ - Rosslea Campus Independent

Secondary

Townsville Grammar School - Annandale Campus Independent

Primary

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

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Idalia Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,524/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.8%

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

If you earn X in Idalia

Your weekly income

≈ $10,937/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $2,124/wk

Rent share 15.8%

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Income: $1,184/wk Rent: $349/wk Save: $51/wk

Idalia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 2,293 Income: $456/wk Rent: $260/wk

Gumdale

Pop: 2,298 Income: $1,164/wk Rent: $585/wk

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Pop: 2,299 Income: $696/wk Rent: $418/wk

Walloon

Pop: 2,305 Income: $838/wk Rent: $370/wk

Garbutt

Pop: 2,309 Income: $643/wk Rent: $220/wk

Herston

Pop: 2,311 Income: $895/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Idalia

What is the population of Idalia QLD?

The population of Idalia QLD is 4,563 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1345.9 people per km².Idalia is ranked #1,701 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Idalia?

The median personal income in Idalia QLD is $1,240 per week, or $64,480 per year.The median household income is $2,524 per week.Family income is $2,826 per week.Idalia is ranked #353 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Idalia?

Median rent in Idalia QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Idalia ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Idalia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Idalia QLD is $1,920. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Idalia?

The median age in Idalia QLD is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Idalia a good suburb to live in?

Idalia is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,563.The median income is $1,240/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% 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: 31380. All dollar figures in AUD.