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Kureen QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kureen QLD is 158 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kureen is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Kureen is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Kureen has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Kureen has a population density of 15.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kureen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kureen is $1,358.

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Kureen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kureen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$749/wk

$38,948 per year

#4532 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,358/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kureen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.9% (73) Female 54.1% (86)

Population Density

15.3

people per km²

158 people · 10.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,481

Family income/wk

Kureen Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

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)

Kureen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.8% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.2% 21 dwellings

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

Kureen Country of Birth

Australia

94.3%

England

5.7%

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

Kureen Religion

No Religion

38.9%

Not stated

22.1%

Catholic

12.8%

Anglican

7.4%

Other Religions Tot

6.0%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.0%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kureen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Kureen Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 37 people

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Employed part-time

25.2% 26 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.8% 40 people

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

Kureen Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.5%

Certificate III/IV

38.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.2%

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

Kureen Occupation

Community & Personal Service

21.4%

Professionals

21.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Managers

14.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.5%

Labourers

5.4%

Clerical & Administrative

5.4%

Sales Workers

5.4%

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

Kureen Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.1%

Health

21.1%

Society & Culture

18.4%

Education

7.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.9%

Engineering

7.9%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

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

Kureen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kureen Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

13.0%

$400-$499/wk

19.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kureen Marital Status

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Married

54.0% 68

↔️

Separated

3.2% 4

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Divorced

13.5% 17

🕊️

Widowed

2.4% 3

👤

Never married

27.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kureen Ancestry

Australian

31.8%

English

21.4%

Irish

14.6%

German

9.4%

Scottish

7.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

Other

3.6%

Welsh

2.6%

Italian

2.1%

Croatian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kureen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

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

Kureen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 7

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 253

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

Kureen Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.1% 31

—

Not a volunteer

69.9% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kureen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kureen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.8%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Walked only

5.5%

Did not go to work

5.5%

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

Kureen Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.8%

2 vehicles

56.4%

3 vehicles

14.5%

4+ vehicles

7.3%

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

Kureen Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.5%

2 bedrooms

17.0%

3 bedrooms

41.5%

4 bedrooms

28.3%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Kureen Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

35.2%

moved in the last 5 years

55.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kureen Indigenous Population

6.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

239

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kureen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Kureen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kureen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.0%

Couple — no children

38.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

Couple — no children under 15

7.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kureen Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 4

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Never served

96.2% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kureen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 14

—

Did not provide

86.4% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kureen Children Ever Born

No children

25.6%

1 child

17.9%

2 children

38.5%

3 children

17.9%

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

Kureen When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Kureen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

18.3%

30+ hours

20.2%

Did not do domestic work

16.5%

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

Kureen Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

21.4%

4 persons

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kureen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

122

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

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

Kureen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kureen Schools

schools nearby

government

998

avg ICSEA score

948

total students

Malanda State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 410 students

1001

ICSEA

Malanda State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 538 students

994

ICSEA

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

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Kureen Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,267/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Kureen

Your weekly income

≈ $5,490/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $967/wk

Rent share 23.7%

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Income: $699/wk Rent: $273/wk Save: $27/wk

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Income: $630/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $600/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Kureen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Charlestown (Qld)

Pop: 79 Income: $575/wk Rent: $225/wk

Gowrie Little Plain

Pop: 79 Income: $706/wk Rent: $235/wk

Innisplain

Pop: 79 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Neranwood

Pop: 79 Income: $828/wk Rent: $720/wk

South Yaamba

Pop: 79 Income: $933/wk Rent: $275/wk

Dingo Pocket

Pop: 79 Income: $706/wk Rent: $130/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kureen

What is the population of Kureen QLD?

The population of Kureen QLD is 158 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.3 people per km².Kureen is ranked #7,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kureen?

The median personal income in Kureen QLD is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,267 per week.Family income is $1,481 per week.Kureen is ranked #4,532 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kureen?

Median rent in Kureen QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kureen ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kureen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kureen QLD is $1,358. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kureen?

The median age in Kureen QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kureen a good suburb to live in?

Kureen is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 158.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 31591. All dollar figures in AUD.