Jericho QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Jericho QLD is 229 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jericho is $809 per week ($42,068 per year). Median rent in Jericho is $100 per week ($433 per month). Jericho has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Jericho has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jericho is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jericho is $542.

There were 18 recorded offences in Jericho in 2025-26, a rate of 79 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was domestic violence (10 offences).

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Jericho Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Jericho Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$809/wk
$42,068 per year
#3449 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
#8615 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$542/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Jericho Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (114) Female 49.6% (112)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
229 people · 9166.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Jericho 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)

Jericho Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
74.5% 38 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.5% 13 dwellings

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

Jericho Country of Birth

Australia
97.0%
England
3.0%

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

Jericho Religion

No Religion
31.1%
Anglican
28.9%
Catholic
24.4%
Not stated
12.0%
Uniting Church
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jericho Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.5%

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

Jericho Employment

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Employed full-time
46.4% 64 people
Employed part-time
15.2% 21 people
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Not in labour force
38.4% 53 people

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

Jericho Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.7%
Bachelor Degree
21.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.7%
Certificate I/II
5.3%
Postgraduate Degree
4.0%

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

Jericho Occupation

Managers
44.2%
Labourers
13.5%
Community & Personal Service
11.5%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Professionals
5.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.8%

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

Jericho Field of Study

Engineering
23.4%
Agriculture & Environment
12.8%
Management & Commerce
12.8%
Information Technology
10.6%
Architecture & Building
10.6%
Society & Culture
8.5%
Education
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Health
6.4%

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

Jericho Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jericho Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.3%
$150-$299/wk
3.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jericho Marital Status

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Married
56.1% 92
↔️
Separated
4.3% 7
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Divorced
12.2% 20
🕊️
Widowed
1.8% 3
👤
Never married
25.6% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jericho Ancestry

Australian
36.8%
English
29.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.9%
Scottish
7.6%
Irish
6.6%
German
4.6%
Other
3.0%
Spanish
1.6%
Hungarian
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jericho School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
58.5%
Secondary — Government
34.1%
Vocational Education
7.3%

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

Jericho Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.7% 19
No need for assistance
95.3% 387

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

Jericho Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.1% 41
Not a volunteer
71.9% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jericho Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Jericho How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
58.7%
Walked only
23.9%
Truck
8.7%
Did not go to work
8.7%

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

Jericho Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.3%
1 vehicle
22.7%
2 vehicles
24.0%
3 vehicles
18.7%
4+ vehicles
29.3%

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

Jericho Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.3%
3 bedrooms
37.3%
4 bedrooms
24.0%
5 bedrooms
8.0%
6+ bedrooms
13.3%

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

Jericho Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
31.2%
moved in the last 5 years
1.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jericho Indigenous Population

11.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
46
Indigenous residents
374
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jericho Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Asthma
11
Arthritis
8
Diabetes
7
Heart disease
7
Lung condition
6

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

Jericho Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
11.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jericho Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.6%
Couple — no children
26.9%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%
One parent — children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jericho Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.7% 4
👤
Never served
97.3% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Jericho Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
16.0% 23
Did not provide
84.0% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jericho Children Ever Born

No children
36.6%
2 children
29.3%
3 children
34.1%

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

Jericho Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.9%
5–14 hours
26.2%
15–29 hours
11.7%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
31.7%

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

Jericho Household Size

1 person
32.9%
2 persons
26.0%
3 persons
19.2%
4 persons
9.6%
5 persons
6.8%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jericho Where Residents Moved From

Same address
170
Moved from QLD
19
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Jericho Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.8%
Step family — no other children
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jericho Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 18 total

Domestic Violence
10
Break & Enter
5
Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Jericho Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,292/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.7%

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

If you earn X in Jericho

≈ $5,599/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,192/wk
Rent share 7.7%

Jericho vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jericho

What is the population of Jericho QLD?

The population of Jericho QLD is 229 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Jericho is ranked #6,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jericho?

The median personal income in Jericho QLD is $809 per week, or $42,068 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Jericho is ranked #3,449 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jericho?

Median rent in Jericho QLD is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Jericho ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jericho?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jericho QLD is $542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jericho?

The median age in Jericho QLD is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jericho a good suburb to live in?

Jericho is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 229.The median income is $809/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31438. All dollar figures in AUD.