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Lockhart River QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lockhart River, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lockhart River QLD is 640 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lockhart River is $420 per week ($21,840 per year). Median rent in Lockhart River is $125 per week ($542 per month). Lockhart River has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lockhart River has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
The most common religion is Anglican (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.
There were 313 recorded offences in Lockhart River in 2025-26, a rate of 489 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (144 offences).
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Lockhart River Population
Lockhart River Median Income & Rent
Lockhart River Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Lockhart River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lockhart River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lockhart River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lockhart River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lockhart River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lockhart River Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Lockhart River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lockhart River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lockhart River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lockhart River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lockhart River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lockhart River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lockhart River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lockhart River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lockhart River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lockhart River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lockhart River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lockhart River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lockhart River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lockhart River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lockhart River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lockhart River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lockhart River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lockhart River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lockhart River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lockhart River Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lockhart River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lockhart River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lockhart River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lockhart River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lockhart River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lockhart River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lockhart River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lockhart River Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 313 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Lockhart River Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lockhart River
What is the population of Lockhart River QLD?
The population of Lockhart River QLD is 640 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Lockhart River is ranked #4,648 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lockhart River?
The median personal income in Lockhart River QLD is $420 per week, or $21,840 per year.The median household income is $1,066 per week.Family income is $959 per week.Lockhart River is ranked #8,748 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lockhart River?
Median rent in Lockhart River QLD is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 11.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lockhart River ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What is the median age in Lockhart River?
The median age in Lockhart River QLD is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lockhart River a good suburb to live in?
Lockhart River is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 640.The median income is $420/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.7% 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: 31673. All dollar figures in AUD.