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Koah QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Koah QLD is 676 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Koah is $625 per week ($32,500 per year). Median rent in Koah is $288 per week ($1,248 per month). Koah has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Koah has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Koah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koah is $1,733.

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Koah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Koah Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$625/wk

$32,500 per year

#6691 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$288/wk

$1,248 per month

#5274 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Koah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (354) Female 48.2% (330)

Population Density

3.0

people per km²

676 people · 225.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,638

Family income/wk

Koah 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 & Locality (SAL)

Koah Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

45.9% 85 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.1% 100 dwellings

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

Koah Country of Birth

Australia

89.4%

England

4.2%

Germany

3.4%

Canada

1.5%

France

1.5%

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

Koah Religion

No Religion

53.0%

Not stated

17.0%

Catholic

10.5%

Anglican

10.4%

Buddhism

2.7%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Koah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Koah Languages Spoken at Home

German

37.5%

Other

25.0%

Australian Indigenous

18.8%

French

18.8%

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

Koah Employment

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Employed full-time

33.5% 150 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.7% 115 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 13 people

🏠

Not in labour force

37.9% 170 people

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

Koah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.1%

Certificate I/II

1.1%

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

Koah Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.1%

Professionals

20.1%

Managers

14.6%

Community & Personal Service

12.6%

Labourers

10.6%

Clerical & Administrative

8.0%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

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

Koah Field of Study

Engineering

31.6%

Management & Commerce

11.6%

Health

11.1%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

Education

8.4%

Society & Culture

6.3%

Agriculture & Environment

6.3%

Creative Arts

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.2%

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

Koah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Koah Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Koah Marital Status

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Married

43.6% 242

↔️

Separated

3.6% 20

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Divorced

11.9% 66

🕊️

Widowed

4.3% 24

👤

Never married

36.6% 203

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Koah Ancestry

English

35.0%

Australian

22.5%

Other

9.2%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

7.9%

German

5.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.9%

Dutch

2.3%

Italian

2.0%

Croatian

1.0%

French

1.0%

Polish

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Koah School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

31.9%

Primary — Government

15.0%

Primary — Catholic

15.0%

Secondary — Catholic

10.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

Vocational Education

6.2%

Pre-school

4.4%

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

Koah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 61

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 1,105

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

Koah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.0% 91

—

Not a volunteer

81.0% 388

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Koah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

3.5%

$450-$599/mo

4.7%

$600-$799/mo

5.9%

$800-$999/mo

7.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Koah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.4%

Did not go to work

21.2%

Walked only

6.7%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Other

2.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Truck

1.2%

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

Koah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.4%

2 vehicles

41.3%

3 vehicles

24.3%

4+ vehicles

15.0%

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

Koah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.5%

2 bedrooms

20.1%

3 bedrooms

38.8%

4 bedrooms

24.8%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

6+ bedrooms

3.7%

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

Koah Population Mobility

11.8%

moved in the last year

35.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Koah Indigenous Population

6.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,110

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Koah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Koah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Koah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.0%

Couple — no children

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.5%

One parent — children under 15

10.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Koah Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.1% 15

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Never served

96.9% 473

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Koah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.9% 48

—

Did not provide

90.1% 436

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Koah Children Ever Born

No children

27.7%

1 child

9.9%

2 children

39.0%

3 children

15.0%

4 children

7.0%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Koah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Koah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

16.9%

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

Koah Household Size

1 person

15.8%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

17.2%

4 persons

17.6%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Koah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

524

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Koah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.6%

Blended family — no other children

10.1%

Step family — no other children

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Koah Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,553/wk

Median Rent $288/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Koah

Your weekly income

≈ $6,730/month

Median rent $288/wk

Left after rent $1,265/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Koah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 338 Income: $906/wk Rent: $220/wk

Mandalay

Pop: 338 Income: $747/wk Rent: $380/wk

Memerambi

Pop: 338 Income: $687/wk Rent: $280/wk

Paget

Pop: 339 Income: $843/wk Rent: $263/wk

Carmila

Pop: 340 Income: $675/wk Rent: $175/wk

Saibai Island

Pop: 340 Income: $405/wk Rent: $115/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Koah

What is the population of Koah QLD?

The population of Koah QLD is 676 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Koah is ranked #4,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Koah?

The median personal income in Koah QLD is $625 per week, or $32,500 per year.The median household income is $1,553 per week.Family income is $1,638 per week.Koah is ranked #6,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Koah?

Median rent in Koah QLD is $288 per week ($1,248 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Koah ranks #5,274 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Koah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koah QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Koah?

The median age in Koah QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Koah a good suburb to live in?

Koah is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 676.The median income is $625/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 31562. All dollar figures in AUD.