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Iredale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Iredale QLD is 177 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Iredale is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Iredale is $573 per week ($2,483 per month). Iredale has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Iredale has a population density of 7.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Iredale is $1,831.

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Iredale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Iredale Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$787/wk

$40,924 per year

#3801 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$573/wk

$2,483 per month

#313 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,831/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Iredale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (83) Female 52.6% (92)

Population Density

7.5

people per km²

177 people · 23.6 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,656

Family income/wk

Iredale 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Iredale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.2% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.8% 23 dwellings

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

Iredale Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Iredale Religion

No Religion

40.9%

Catholic

20.4%

Anglican

11.6%

Not stated

11.0%

Lutheran

6.1%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Hinduism

3.3%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Iredale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.6%

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

Iredale Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 47 people

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Employed part-time

16.4% 19 people

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Not in labour force

43.1% 50 people

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

Iredale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.7%

Certificate III/IV

31.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

11.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.3%

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

Iredale Occupation

Professionals

24.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.5%

Managers

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Labourers

7.2%

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

Iredale Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.7%

Engineering

20.5%

Education

18.2%

Health

11.4%

Agriculture & Environment

9.1%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Society & Culture

9.1%

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

Iredale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Iredale Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

20.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$4,000+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Iredale Marital Status

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Married

59.1% 78

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Divorced

10.6% 14

🕊️

Widowed

3.0% 4

👤

Never married

27.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Iredale Ancestry

Australian

34.5%

English

33.2%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

6.7%

German

5.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.0%

Indian

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Dutch

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Iredale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.4%

Secondary — Catholic

24.2%

Pre-school

15.2%

Secondary — Government

15.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.1%

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

Iredale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.7% 12

✅

No need for assistance

96.3% 311

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

Iredale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.0% 36

—

Not a volunteer

71.0% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Iredale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Iredale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.5%

Did not go to work

11.5%

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

Iredale Car Ownership

2 vehicles

54.0%

3 vehicles

26.0%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Iredale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.0%

3 bedrooms

43.5%

4 bedrooms

30.4%

5 bedrooms

13.0%

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

Iredale Population Mobility

10.5%

moved in the last year

19.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Iredale Indigenous Population

6.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

296

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Iredale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

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

Iredale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

9.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Iredale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.0%

Couple — no children

33.8%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Iredale Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 6

👤

Never served

95.3% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Iredale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.4% 23

—

Did not provide

81.6% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Iredale Children Ever Born

No children

51.3%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

7.7%

4 children

10.3%

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

Iredale When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Iredale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.5%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

20.8%

30+ hours

24.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

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

Iredale Household Size

1 person

9.3%

2 persons

42.6%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

14.8%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Iredale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

145

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

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

Iredale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Iredale Schools

schools nearby

government

938

avg ICSEA score

103

total students

Helidon State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 103 students

938

ICSEA

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

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Iredale Rent Prices & Affordability

35%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,649/wk

Median Rent $573/wk

Rent-to-Income 34.7%

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

If you earn X in Iredale

Your weekly income

≈ $7,146/month

Median rent $573/wk

Left after rent $1,076/wk

Rent share 34.7%

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Iredale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Boompa

Pop: 89 Income: $528/wk Rent: $200/wk

Formartin

Pop: 89 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $150/wk

Gundiah

Pop: 89 Income: $413/wk Rent: $180/wk

Kokotungo

Pop: 89 Income: $843/wk Rent: $250/wk

Laguna Quays

Pop: 89 Income: $474/wk Rent: $210/wk

Lamington (Qld)

Pop: 89 Income: $877/wk Rent: $326/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iredale

What is the population of Iredale QLD?

The population of Iredale QLD is 177 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km².Iredale is ranked #7,297 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Iredale?

The median personal income in Iredale QLD is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,649 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Iredale is ranked #3,801 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Iredale?

Median rent in Iredale QLD is $573 per week ($2,483 per month).Rent represents 34.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Iredale ranks #313 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Iredale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Iredale QLD is $1,831. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Iredale?

The median age in Iredale QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Iredale a good suburb to live in?

Iredale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 177.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.7% 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: 31406. All dollar figures in AUD.