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Lonesome Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lonesome Creek QLD is 173 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lonesome Creek is $921 per week ($47,892 per year). Median rent in Lonesome Creek is $200 per week ($867 per month). Lonesome Creek has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Lonesome Creek has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lonesome Creek is $2,518.

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Lonesome Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lonesome Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$921/wk

$47,892 per year

#1894 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,518/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lonesome Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (89) Female 48.9% (85)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

173 people · 241.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,107

Family income/wk

Lonesome Creek 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

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lonesome Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.9% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

24.1% 7 dwellings

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

Lonesome Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Lonesome Creek Religion

No Religion

29.7%

Anglican

20.6%

Catholic

18.2%

Not stated

16.4%

Uniting Church

7.9%

Lutheran

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lonesome Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Lonesome Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

56.0% 61 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 22 people

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Not in labour force

23.9% 26 people

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

Lonesome Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

28.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

21.9%

Certificate I/II

14.1%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.7%

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

Lonesome Creek Occupation

Managers

46.2%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Professionals

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

9.2%

Sales Workers

7.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.2%

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

Lonesome Creek Field of Study

Engineering

27.3%

Agriculture & Environment

27.3%

Education

18.2%

Health

14.5%

Society & Culture

7.3%

Management & Commerce

5.5%

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

Lonesome Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lonesome Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lonesome Creek Marital Status

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Married

57.4% 78

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Separated

2.2% 3

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Divorced

4.4% 6

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Widowed

5.1% 7

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Never married

30.9% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lonesome Creek Ancestry

Australian

41.6%

English

28.2%

Scottish

11.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

German

5.4%

Irish

5.0%

Other

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lonesome Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Vocational Education

37.5%

Secondary — Catholic

12.5%

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

Lonesome Creek Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 285

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

Lonesome Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

42.3% 52

—

Not a volunteer

57.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lonesome Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

42.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lonesome Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.8%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Walked only

6.1%

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

Lonesome Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.3%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

22.8%

4+ vehicles

31.6%

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

Lonesome Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

32.1%

4 bedrooms

39.6%

5 bedrooms

17.0%

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

Lonesome Creek Population Mobility

22.4%

moved in the last year

28.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lonesome Creek Indigenous Population

5.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

283

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lonesome Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Lonesome Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lonesome Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.4%

Couple — no children

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lonesome Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 13

—

Did not provide

88.9% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lonesome Creek Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

2 children

18.2%

4 children

18.2%

5+ children

13.6%

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

Lonesome Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.2%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

17.1%

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

Lonesome Creek Household Size

1 person

23.3%

2 persons

39.5%

3 persons

14.0%

4 persons

23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lonesome Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

111

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Lonesome Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lonesome Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,781/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in Lonesome Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $7,718/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,581/wk

Rent share 11.2%

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Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $80/wk

Lonesome Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 87 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $547/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $462/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mannuem

Pop: 87 Income: $662/wk Rent: $158/wk

Orion

Pop: 87 Income: $619/wk Rent: $300/wk

Paluma

Pop: 87 Income: $812/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lonesome Creek

What is the population of Lonesome Creek QLD?

The population of Lonesome Creek QLD is 173 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Lonesome Creek is ranked #7,361 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lonesome Creek?

The median personal income in Lonesome Creek QLD is $921 per week, or $47,892 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $2,107 per week.Lonesome Creek is ranked #1,894 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lonesome Creek?

Median rent in Lonesome Creek QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lonesome Creek ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lonesome Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lonesome Creek QLD is $2,518. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lonesome Creek?

The median age in Lonesome Creek QLD is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lonesome Creek a good suburb to live in?

Lonesome Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 173.The median income is $921/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 31682. All dollar figures in AUD.