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Koumala QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Koumala QLD is 772 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Koumala is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Koumala is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Koumala has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Koumala has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Koumala is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koumala is $1,667.

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Koumala Population

residents (Census 2021)

Koumala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

#4056 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,667/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Koumala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (400) Female 48.4% (375)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

772 people · 833.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,929

Family income/wk

Koumala 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)

Koumala Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.1% 106 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.9% 90 dwellings

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

Koumala Country of Birth

Australia

98.8%

England

1.2%

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

Koumala Religion

No Religion

32.2%

Catholic

23.4%

Anglican

15.2%

Not stated

11.7%

Uniting Church

9.3%

Christian (other)

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Koumala Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Koumala Employment

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Employed full-time

46.0% 238 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.1% 109 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.8% 159 people

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

Koumala Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

67.3%

Bachelor Degree

15.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.0%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.2%

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

Koumala Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.1%

Managers

16.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.3%

Professionals

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

9.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Labourers

7.4%

Sales Workers

3.0%

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

Koumala Field of Study

Engineering

36.9%

Management & Commerce

13.3%

Education

11.8%

Health

9.7%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Society & Culture

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

6.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

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

Koumala Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Koumala Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Koumala Marital Status

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Married

59.9% 366

↔️

Separated

3.6% 22

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Divorced

8.8% 54

🕊️

Widowed

3.4% 21

👤

Never married

24.2% 148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Koumala Ancestry

Australian

37.3%

English

30.4%

Scottish

6.9%

Irish

6.8%

German

5.1%

Maltese

4.1%

Other

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Italian

1.9%

Dutch

1.0%

New Zealander

0.9%

Filipino

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Koumala School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.8%

Secondary — Government

35.3%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Pre-school

4.4%

Secondary — Catholic

3.7%

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

Koumala Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 70

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 1,288

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

Koumala Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.9% 96

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 439

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Koumala Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Koumala How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.9%

Did not go to work

16.9%

Walked only

5.0%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Truck

3.3%

Bus

1.3%

Other

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

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

Koumala Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.6%

2 vehicles

33.8%

3 vehicles

26.6%

4+ vehicles

16.0%

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

Koumala Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.9%

2 bedrooms

14.2%

3 bedrooms

48.5%

4 bedrooms

23.6%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.7%

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

Koumala Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

26.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Koumala Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,294

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Koumala Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Koumala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Koumala Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.5%

Couple — no children

35.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Koumala Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 18

👤

Never served

96.6% 513

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Koumala Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 62

—

Did not provide

88.3% 469

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Koumala Children Ever Born

No children

15.6%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

36.7%

3 children

23.4%

4 children

12.1%

5+ children

2.7%

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

Koumala When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Koumala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.0%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

17.4%

Did not do domestic work

27.8%

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

Koumala Household Size

1 person

17.7%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

10.1%

4 persons

17.3%

5 persons

7.7%

6+ persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Koumala Where Residents Moved From

Same address

620

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Koumala Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Blended family — no other children

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Koumala Schools

schools nearby

government

948

avg ICSEA score

100

total students

Koumala State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 100 students

948

ICSEA

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

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Koumala Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,833/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Koumala

Your weekly income

≈ $7,943/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,583/wk

Rent share 13.6%

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Koumala vs State & National Average

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Pop: 386 Income: $958/wk Rent: $500/wk

Giru

Pop: 387 Income: $653/wk Rent: $180/wk

North Deep Creek

Pop: 388 Income: $653/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mount Pleasant (Moreton Bay - Qld)

Pop: 390 Income: $806/wk Rent: $400/wk

West Stowe

Pop: 391 Income: $1,105/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 392 Income: $454/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Koumala

What is the population of Koumala QLD?

The population of Koumala QLD is 772 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Koumala is ranked #4,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Koumala?

The median personal income in Koumala QLD is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,833 per week.Family income is $1,929 per week.Koumala is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Koumala?

Median rent in Koumala QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Koumala ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Koumala?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koumala QLD is $1,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Koumala?

The median age in Koumala QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Koumala a good suburb to live in?

Koumala is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 772.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 31574. All dollar figures in AUD.