Suburbs Kulgun

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Kulgun QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kulgun QLD is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kulgun is $664 per week ($34,528 per year). Median rent in Kulgun is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Kulgun has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Kulgun has a population density of 22.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kulgun is $1,471.

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📍 Kulgun, Queensland — 27.9304°S, 152.6825°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Kulgun Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kulgun Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$664/wk
$34,528 per year
#6091 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
#3104 of 14,663
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,471/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Kulgun Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.8% (52) Female 53.2% (59)

Population Density

22.5
people per km²
104 people · 4.6 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Kulgun Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kulgun Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 15 dwellings

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

Kulgun Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kulgun Religion

No Religion
37.0%
Catholic
21.3%
Anglican
15.7%
Salvation Army
8.3%
Lutheran
6.5%
Christian (other)
5.6%
Not stated
2.8%
Church Christ
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kulgun Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%

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

Kulgun Employment

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Employed full-time
34.7% 26 people
⏰
Employed part-time
36.0% 27 people
🏠
Not in labour force
29.3% 22 people

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

Kulgun Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.9%
Bachelor Degree
27.7%
Certificate I/II
12.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.6%

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

Kulgun Occupation

Community & Personal Service
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%
Labourers
10.0%
Managers
10.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.5%
Professionals
7.5%

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

Kulgun Field of Study

Engineering
28.3%
Management & Commerce
17.4%
Society & Culture
15.2%
Education
10.9%
Architecture & Building
10.9%
Health
8.7%
Creative Arts
8.7%

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

Kulgun Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kulgun Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
17.9%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kulgun Marital Status

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Married
72.3% 60
📋
Divorced
3.6% 3
👤
Never married
24.1% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kulgun Ancestry

English
34.0%
Australian
31.2%
Irish
12.8%
German
7.1%
Italian
4.3%
Scottish
4.3%
Other
3.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kulgun School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
50.0%
Primary — Catholic
33.3%
Primary — Government
16.7%

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

Kulgun Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.9% 14
✅
No need for assistance
93.1% 190

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

Kulgun Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.3% 17
—
Not a volunteer
80.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kulgun Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
44.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kulgun How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Did not go to work
14.8%
Car (passenger)
7.4%

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

Kulgun Car Ownership

2 vehicles
48.5%
3 vehicles
15.2%
4+ vehicles
36.4%

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

Kulgun Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
39.3%

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

Kulgun Population Mobility

23.6%
moved in the last year
37.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kulgun Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
190
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kulgun Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
21
Arthritis
9
Dementia
5
Heart disease
5
Lung condition
3

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

Kulgun Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
19.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,500+/wk
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kulgun Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.6%
Couple — no children
30.5%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kulgun Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.1% 5
👤
Never served
93.9% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kulgun Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
21.8% 19
—
Did not provide
78.2% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kulgun Children Ever Born

No children
47.1%
2 children
17.6%
3 children
35.3%

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

Kulgun When Migrants Arrived

2017
3

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

Kulgun Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
35.8%
5–14 hours
28.4%
15–29 hours
12.3%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
13.6%

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

Kulgun Household Size

1 person
12.9%
2 persons
35.5%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
22.6%
5 persons
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kulgun Where Residents Moved From

Same address
81
Moved from QLD
13
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Kulgun Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kulgun Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
977
avg ICSEA score
38
total students
Roadvale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 38 students
977
ICSEA

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

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Kulgun Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,833/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Kulgun

≈ $7,943/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,483/wk
Rent share 19.1%

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Income: $631/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk
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Income: $664/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk
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Income: $734/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $20/wk

Kulgun vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Brightly
Pop: 52 Income: $819/wk Rent: $183/wk
Bundi
Pop: 52 Income: $1,347/wk
Burleigh
Pop: 52 Income: $966/wk Rent: $400/wk
Coomrith
Pop: 52 Income: $593/wk
Diamondvale
Pop: 52 Income: $762/wk Rent: $400/wk
Elgin (Qld)
Pop: 52 Income: $1,062/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kulgun

What is the population of Kulgun QLD?

The population of Kulgun QLD is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.5 people per km².Kulgun is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kulgun?

The median personal income in Kulgun QLD is $664 per week, or $34,528 per year.The median household income is $1,833 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Kulgun is ranked #6,091 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kulgun?

Median rent in Kulgun QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kulgun ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kulgun?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kulgun QLD is $1,471. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kulgun?

The median age in Kulgun QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kulgun a good suburb to live in?

Kulgun is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 104.The median income is $664/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: 31579. All dollar figures in AUD.