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Lockyer QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lockyer QLD is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lockyer is $1,010 per week ($52,520 per year). Median rent in Lockyer is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Lockyer has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Lockyer has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lockyer is $1,690.

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Lockyer Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lockyer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,010/wk

$52,520 per year

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Median Rent

$390/wk

$1,690 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,690/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lockyer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (50) Female 46.2% (43)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

89 people · 17.9 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,062

Family income/wk

Lockyer Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lockyer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

20.8% 5 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

79.2% 19 dwellings

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

Lockyer Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Lockyer Religion

No Religion

44.2%

Catholic

17.4%

Not stated

8.1%

Othr Christian

8.1%

Uniting Church

7.0%

Anglican

5.8%

Pentecostal

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lockyer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.8%

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

Lockyer Languages Spoken at Home

Japan

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Lockyer Employment

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Employed full-time

48.4% 31 people

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Employed part-time

14.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

37.5% 24 people

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

Lockyer Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.1%

Bachelor Degree

11.5%

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

Lockyer Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.8%

Community & Personal Service

26.9%

Labourers

19.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.5%

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

Lockyer Field of Study

Health

19.4%

Society & Culture

19.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

19.4%

Education

12.9%

Engineering

9.7%

Architecture & Building

9.7%

Agriculture & Environment

9.7%

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

Lockyer Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lockyer Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

20.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lockyer Marital Status

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Married

49.3% 36

↔️

Separated

5.5% 4

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Divorced

6.8% 5

👤

Never married

38.4% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lockyer Ancestry

Australian

36.4%

English

23.6%

Other

9.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.2%

Scottish

8.2%

German

6.4%

Dutch

2.7%

Irish

2.7%

South African

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lockyer School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

50.0%

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

Lockyer Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 7

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 160

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

Lockyer Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.2% 16

—

Not a volunteer

76.8% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lockyer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lockyer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

90.9%

Car (passenger)

9.1%

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

Lockyer Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.4%

2 vehicles

29.0%

3 vehicles

29.0%

4+ vehicles

22.6%

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

Lockyer Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

30.0%

4 bedrooms

43.3%

5 bedrooms

13.3%

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

Lockyer Population Mobility

18.6%

moved in the last year

40.5%

moved in the last 5 years

60.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lockyer Indigenous Population

10.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

154

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lockyer Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Lockyer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

21.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

27.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lockyer Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.2%

Couple — no children

30.4%

Couple — no children under 15

14.5%

One parent — children under 15

14.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lockyer Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 11

—

Did not provide

82.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lockyer Children Ever Born

No children

58.3%

2 children

25.0%

3 children

16.7%

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

Lockyer When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2016

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

Lockyer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.1%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

18.8%

30+ hours

6.3%

Did not do domestic work

14.1%

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

Lockyer Household Size

1 person

20.6%

2 persons

44.1%

3 persons

23.5%

4 persons

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lockyer Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Lockyer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lockyer Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $390/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.8%

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

If you earn X in Lockyer

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $390/wk

Left after rent $1,485/wk

Rent share 20.8%

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Lockyer vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lockyer

What is the population of Lockyer QLD?

The population of Lockyer QLD is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Lockyer?

The median personal income in Lockyer QLD is $1,010 per week, or $52,520 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.

How much is rent in Lockyer?

Median rent in Lockyer QLD is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lockyer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lockyer QLD is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lockyer?

The median age in Lockyer QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lockyer a good suburb to live in?

Lockyer is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 89.The median income is $1,010/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% 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: 31675. All dollar figures in AUD.