Suburbs Jaffa

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Jaffa QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Jaffa QLD is 35 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jaffa is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Jaffa is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Jaffa has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Jaffa has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jaffa is $645.

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📍 Jaffa, Queensland — 17.7841°S, 145.9943°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Jaffa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Jaffa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$645/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Jaffa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (15) Female 51.6% (16)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
35 people · 9.5 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Jaffa Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
35-39
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Jaffa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Jaffa Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Jaffa Religion

No Religion
51.5%
Anglican
30.3%
Catholic
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jaffa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.6%

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

Jaffa Employment

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Employed full-time
15.8% 3 people
⏰
Employed part-time
31.6% 6 people
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Unemployed
31.6% 6 people
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Not in labour force
21.1% 4 people

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

Jaffa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Jaffa Occupation

Sales Workers
36.4%
Labourers
36.4%
Professionals
27.3%

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

Jaffa Field of Study

Management & Commerce
60.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
40.0%

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

Jaffa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jaffa Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
40.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jaffa Marital Status

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Married
47.8% 11
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Divorced
34.8% 8
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Never married
17.4% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jaffa Ancestry

English
41.8%
Australian
30.9%
German
16.4%
Irish
5.5%
Scottish
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jaffa School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Jaffa Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 57

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

Jaffa Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.6% 9
—
Not a volunteer
65.4% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jaffa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Jaffa Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Jaffa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Jaffa Population Mobility

12.1%
moved in the last year
46.7%
moved in the last 5 years
22.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jaffa Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
65
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jaffa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8

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

Jaffa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
44.4%
$800-$999/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jaffa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
58.1%
Couple — no children
29.0%
One parent — no children under 15
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jaffa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.2% 6
—
Did not provide
77.8% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jaffa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.4%
5–14 hours
17.4%
15–29 hours
26.1%
30+ hours
21.7%
Did not do domestic work
17.4%

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

Jaffa Household Size

1 person
60.0%
2 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jaffa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
29
Moved from QLD
4

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

Jaffa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jaffa Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
918
avg ICSEA score
32
total students
El Arish State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 32 students
918
ICSEA

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

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Jaffa Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Jaffa

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 19.1%

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Jaffa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Broken River
Pop: 18 Income: $450/wk Rent: $84/wk
Beelbee
Pop: 18 Income: $450/wk Rent: $210/wk
Boatman
Pop: 18 Income: $449/wk
Redford
Pop: 18 Income: $1,187/wk
Cherry Gully
Pop: 18 Income: $575/wk
Fassifern (Qld)
Pop: 18 Income: $706/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaffa

What is the population of Jaffa QLD?

The population of Jaffa QLD is 35 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Jaffa?

The median personal income in Jaffa QLD is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Jaffa?

Median rent in Jaffa QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Jaffa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jaffa QLD is $645. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jaffa?

The median age in Jaffa QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jaffa a good suburb to live in?

Jaffa is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 35.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 31425. All dollar figures in AUD.