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Laravale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Laravale QLD is 185 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laravale is $604 per week ($31,408 per year). Median rent in Laravale is $313 per week ($1,356 per month). Laravale has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Laravale has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laravale is $1,834.

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Laravale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$604/wk

$31,408/yr

Median Rent

$313/wk

$1,356/mo

Median Age

46yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,834/mo

Household size: —

Laravale Median Income & Rent

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Median Weekly Income

$604/wk

$31,408 per year

#7032 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$313/wk

$1,356 per month

#4302 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Housing

$1,834/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Laravale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (86) Female 53.5% (99)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

185 people · 55.1 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Laravale 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)

Laravale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.1% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.9% 22 dwellings

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

Laravale Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Laravale Religion

No Religion

38.3%

Catholic

20.8%

Anglican

19.7%

Not stated

7.1%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.8%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Lutheran

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laravale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Laravale Employment

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Employed full-time

38.7% 48 people

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Employed part-time

17.7% 22 people

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Unemployed

4.8% 6 people

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Not in labour force

38.7% 48 people

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

Laravale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.6%

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

Laravale Occupation

Managers

21.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.2%

Professionals

17.3%

Sales Workers

13.5%

Labourers

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

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

Laravale Field of Study

Engineering

29.8%

Management & Commerce

19.1%

Health

14.9%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Architecture & Building

12.8%

Education

8.5%

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

Laravale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laravale Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laravale Marital Status

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Married

47.7% 71

↔️

Separated

4.7% 7

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Divorced

13.4% 20

🕊️

Widowed

6.0% 9

👤

Never married

28.2% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laravale Ancestry

Australian

33.8%

English

25.9%

Scottish

11.3%

Irish

9.0%

German

7.1%

New Zealander

4.1%

Other

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Italian

2.3%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laravale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.1%

Secondary — Catholic

18.8%

Vocational Education

18.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

Secondary — Government

9.4%

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

Laravale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.8% 9

✅

No need for assistance

97.2% 315

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

Laravale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.6% 45

—

Not a volunteer

69.4% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laravale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.8%

$450-$599/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Laravale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

15.8%

Walked only

6.6%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

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

Laravale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.6%

2 vehicles

52.9%

3 vehicles

13.2%

4+ vehicles

13.2%

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

Laravale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.0%

3 bedrooms

49.2%

4 bedrooms

22.0%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

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

Laravale Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laravale Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

339

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laravale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Laravale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.7%

$300-$399/wk

9.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

22.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laravale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.6%

Couple — no children

33.8%

One parent — children under 15

10.3%

Couple — no children under 15

9.0%

One parent — no children under 15

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laravale Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.4% 5

👤

Never served

96.6% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Laravale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 22

—

Did not provide

84.6% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laravale Children Ever Born

No children

31.0%

1 child

7.0%

2 children

28.2%

3 children

18.3%

4 children

15.5%

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

Laravale When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Laravale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.3%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

24.3%

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

Laravale Household Size

1 person

24.7%

2 persons

46.6%

3 persons

9.6%

4 persons

11.0%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laravale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

151

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Laravale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laravale Schools

schools nearby

government

973

avg ICSEA score

130

total students

Tamrookum State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 130 students

973

ICSEA

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

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Laravale Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,406/wk

Median Rent $313/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.3%

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

If you earn X in Laravale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,093/month

Median rent $313/wk

Left after rent $1,093/wk

Rent share 22.3%

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Income: $590/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $13/wk

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $3/wk

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Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $83/wk

Laravale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Airdmillan

Pop: 154 Income: $958/wk Rent: $150/wk

Alabama Hill

Pop: 103 Income: $675/wk Rent: $250/wk

Albinia

Pop: 165 Income: $1,875/wk

Alexandra (Qld)

Pop: 189 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $263/wk

Allenview

Pop: 209 Income: $736/wk Rent: $465/wk

Alva

Pop: 214 Income: $720/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laravale

What is the population of Laravale QLD?

The population of Laravale QLD is 185 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Laravale is ranked #7,175 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Laravale?

The median personal income in Laravale QLD is $604 per week, or $31,408 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Laravale is ranked #7,032 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Laravale?

Median rent in Laravale QLD is $313 per week ($1,356 per month).Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Laravale ranks #4,302 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Laravale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laravale QLD is $1,834. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laravale?

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

Is Laravale a good suburb to live in?

Laravale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 185.The median income is $604/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 31640. All dollar figures in AUD.