Joyner, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Joyner QLD is 3,600 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Joyner is $925 per week ($48,100 per year). Median rent in Joyner is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Joyner has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Joyner has a population density of 429 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Joyner is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (41.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Joyner is $2,000.

Population
3,600
Census 2021
Median income
$925/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$430/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Joyner vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Joyner is $925 a week, 24% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 293rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $110 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 35, 7 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureJoynerTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$925/wk$747/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,299/wk$1,593/wk +44%$1,637/wk
Rent$430/wk$320/wk +34%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age3542 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.7%20.4% −1.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Joyner, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Joyner Population

3,600 residents at the 2021 Census.

Joyner Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$925/wk
$48,100 per year
Ranked 1,850 of 14,663
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
Ranked 1,360 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Joyner Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,299/wk
Median rent $430/wk
Rent to income 18.7%

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

Median rent in Joyner against your income

About $9,962 a month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $1,869/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Joyner Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
1017
avg ICSEA score
5,044
total students
Genesis Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,618 students
1099
ICSEA
Holy Spirit School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 484 students
1031
ICSEA
Kurwongbah State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 620 students
992
ICSEA
Bray Park State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,830 students
991
ICSEA
Petrie State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 492 students
973
ICSEA

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

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Joyner Map

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Joyner, Queensland: 27.2741°S, 152.9436°E

Joyner Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Joyner

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (1,769) Female 50.8% (1,829)

Population Density

429
people per km²
3,600 people · 8.4 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,401
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
3.9%
England
3.5%
South Africa
1.9%
Philippines
0.9%
India
0.8%
China
0.6%
United States of America
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.9%
Mandarin
0.8%
Tagalog
0.6%
Hindi
0.4%
Thai
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Malayalam
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.9%
Australian
40.2%
Scottish
12.1%
Irish
11.1%
German
7.1%
Italian
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.2%
Dutch
2.4%
Chinese
1.7%
South African
1.7%
Filipino
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.2%
Catholic
18.7%
Anglican
11.3%
Christian (other)
5.2%
Not stated
4.6%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Pentecostal
3.1%
Baptist
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.9% 1,536
Separated
2.9% 80
Divorced
6.6% 186
Widowed
2.5% 71
Never married
33.1% 926

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.4%
Couple: no children
22.2%
Couple: no children under 15
19.0%
One parent: children under 15
6.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
12.6%
2 persons
30.9%
3 persons
19.9%
4 persons
22.6%
5 persons
8.2%
6+ persons
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Joyner

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,167 occupied private dwellings in Joyner at the 2021 Census, 22.2% were rented, 26.7% owned outright and 50.0% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
26.7% 312 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
50.0% 583 dwellings
Rented
22.2% 259 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
2.7%
3 bedrooms
21.5%
4 bedrooms
59.6%
5 bedrooms
13.2%
6+ bedrooms
2.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
1.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
21.5%
2 vehicles
45.5%
3 vehicles
18.7%
4+ vehicles
13.4%

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

Work, income and education in Joyner

Employment

Employed full-time
45.8% 1,174 people
Employed part-time
22.3% 572 people
Unemployed
2.1% 54 people
Not in labour force
29.8% 764 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
25.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.2%
Managers
14.8%
Clerical & Administrative
13.7%
Community & Personal Service
10.7%
Labourers
5.1%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.4%
$4,000+/wk
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.6%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Train
2.0%
Truck
1.4%
Walked only
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Bicycle
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bus
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.8%
Bachelor Degree
24.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.1%
Engineering
19.9%
Health
12.1%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Architecture & Building
9.4%
Education
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Creative Arts
3.3%
Information Technology
2.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.4%
Secondary: Government
18.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.6%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Pre-school
9.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.9%
Primary: Catholic
7.8%
Secondary: Catholic
7.0%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.8%
Has need for assistance
5.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
364
Asthma
161
Arthritis
105
Heart disease
89
Diabetes
85
Cancer
54
Lung condition
53
Kidney disease
32
Stroke
23

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 368
Did not provide
86.4% 2,344

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.9% 405
Not a volunteer
85.1% 2,310

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.1% 29
Current ADF: Reserves
0.6% 16
Previously served
4.4% 121
Never served
93.9% 2,555

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.2%
1 child
11.7%
2 children
29.7%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
8.1%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
28
1961: 1970
39
1971: 1980
53
1981: 1990
86
1991: 2000
78
2001: 2010
205
2011: 2015
89
2016
10
2017
8
2018
4
2019
5
2020
5
2021
6

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

Population Mobility

12.2%
moved in the last year
45.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,044
Moved from QLD
331
Moved: same area (SA2)
36
Moved from overseas
18
Moved from VIC
14
Moved from NT
5
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5: 14 hours
32.2%
15: 29 hours
14.7%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
20.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.6%
Step family: no other children
10.6%
Blended family: no other children
6.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Joyner

The closest suburb to Joyner is Bray Park (Qld), 3.3 km away.

Bray Park (Qld)
3.3 km away · income $755/wk · rent $390/wk
Petrie
3.3 km away · income $811/wk · rent $360/wk
Lawnton
3.9 km away · income $747/wk · rent $320/wk
Warner
4.4 km away · income $1,025/wk · rent $420/wk
Cashmere
4.5 km away · income $1,020/wk · rent $500/wk
Strathpine
5.4 km away · income $740/wk · rent $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Joyner

What is the population of Joyner QLD?

The population of Joyner QLD is 3,600 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 429 people per km². Joyner is ranked #2,098 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Joyner?

The median personal income in Joyner QLD is $925 per week, or $48,100 per year. The median household income is $2,299 per week. Family income is $2,401 per week. Joyner is ranked #1,850 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Joyner?

Median rent in Joyner QLD is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Joyner ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Joyner?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Joyner QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Joyner?

The median age in Joyner QLD is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Joyner a good suburb to live in?

Joyner is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,600. The median income is $925/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 31455. All dollar figures in AUD.