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Ironbark QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ironbark QLD is 1,173 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ironbark is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Ironbark is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Ironbark has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ironbark has a population density of 77.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ironbark is England. The most common religion is Not stated (74% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ironbark is $1,659.

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Ironbark Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ironbark Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$746/wk

$38,792 per year

#4605 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,659/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ironbark Demographics

Gender Split

Male 84.8% (991) Female 15.2% (177)

Population Density

77.9

people per km²

1,173 people · 15.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,013

Family income/wk

Ironbark 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)

Ironbark Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.0% 46 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.0% 61 dwellings

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

Ironbark Country of Birth

Australia

97.9%

England

1.6%

Hong Kong

0.5%

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

Ironbark Religion

Not stated

74.2%

No Religion

11.8%

Catholic

5.5%

Anglican

4.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Uniting Church

0.9%

Buddhism

0.7%

Baptist

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ironbark Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

71.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

25.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.0%

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

Ironbark Languages Spoken at Home

Other

57.1%

Thai

42.9%

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

Ironbark Employment

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Employed full-time

9.4% 101 people

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Employed part-time

5.8% 62 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 13 people

🏠

Not in labour force

83.7% 902 people

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

Ironbark Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.3%

Bachelor Degree

26.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.0%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

Postgraduate Degree

1.3%

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

Ironbark Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.2%

Clerical & Administrative

18.6%

Professionals

16.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Managers

8.8%

Sales Workers

6.2%

Labourers

6.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Ironbark Field of Study

Engineering

23.1%

Health

13.7%

Management & Commerce

12.8%

Education

12.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

Architecture & Building

8.5%

Society & Culture

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

6.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.3%

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

Ironbark Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ironbark Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ironbark Marital Status

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Married

34.5% 383

↔️

Separated

6.3% 70

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Divorced

4.7% 52

🕊️

Widowed

0.7% 8

👤

Never married

53.8% 598

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ironbark Ancestry

Australian

34.7%

English

26.4%

Scottish

9.7%

German

7.7%

Other

5.7%

Irish

5.1%

Dutch

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

South African

2.0%

Italian

1.1%

New Zealander

0.9%

Samoan

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ironbark School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

39.5%

Primary — Government

23.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.5%

Secondary — Government

10.5%

Secondary — Catholic

7.9%

Vocational Education

7.9%

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

Ironbark Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 26

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 630

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

Ironbark Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.4% 36

—

Not a volunteer

87.6% 254

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ironbark Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

6.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ironbark How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

15.4%

Truck

6.4%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Other

2.6%

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

Ironbark Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.1%

2 vehicles

33.9%

3 vehicles

17.8%

4+ vehicles

32.2%

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

Ironbark Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.8%

2 bedrooms

8.3%

3 bedrooms

29.4%

4 bedrooms

45.9%

5 bedrooms

11.0%

6+ bedrooms

2.8%

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

Ironbark Population Mobility

6.7%

moved in the last year

26.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

17.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ironbark Indigenous Population

19.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

441

Indigenous residents

1,863

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ironbark Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Ironbark Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ironbark Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.4%

Couple — no children

31.7%

Couple — no children under 15

26.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ironbark Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 18

👤

Never served

93.7% 267

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ironbark Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 32

—

Did not provide

88.7% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ironbark Children Ever Born

No children

28.3%

1 child

5.3%

2 children

36.3%

3 children

16.8%

4 children

13.3%

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

Ironbark When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Ironbark Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

33.6%

15–29 hours

18.1%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

16.8%

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

Ironbark Household Size

1 person

18.3%

2 persons

38.9%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ironbark Where Residents Moved From

Same address

305

Moved from QLD

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

Ironbark Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ironbark Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,075/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.7%

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

If you earn X in Ironbark

Your weekly income

≈ $8,992/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $1,750/wk

Rent share 15.7%

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Ironbark vs State & National Average

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Pop: 592 Income: $802/wk Rent: $398/wk

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Pop: 593 Income: $602/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 593 Income: $721/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 594 Income: $1,677/wk Rent: $60/wk

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Pop: 598 Income: $787/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 600 Income: $978/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ironbark

What is the population of Ironbark QLD?

The population of Ironbark QLD is 1,173 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 77.9 people per km².Ironbark is ranked #3,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ironbark?

The median personal income in Ironbark QLD is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $2,075 per week.Family income is $2,013 per week.Ironbark is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ironbark?

Median rent in Ironbark QLD is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ironbark ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ironbark?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ironbark QLD is $1,659. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ironbark?

The median age in Ironbark QLD is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ironbark a good suburb to live in?

Ironbark is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,173.The median income is $746/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 31408. All dollar figures in AUD.