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Lowmead QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lowmead QLD is 179 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lowmead is $446 per week ($23,192 per year). Median rent in Lowmead is $150 per week ($650 per month). Lowmead has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Lowmead has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowmead is $1,042.

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Lowmead Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lowmead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$446/wk

$23,192 per year

#8655 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,042/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Lowmead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (96) Female 45.8% (81)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

179 people · 333.2 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,042

Family income/wk

Lowmead Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lowmead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.2% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.8% 15 dwellings

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

Lowmead Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Lowmead Religion

No Religion

43.2%

Not stated

20.4%

Anglican

12.3%

Uniting Church

9.3%

Catholic

8.0%

Lutheran

2.5%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Baptist

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lowmead Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

52.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

24.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Lowmead Employment

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Employed full-time

26.7% 35 people

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Employed part-time

15.3% 20 people

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Unemployed

10.7% 14 people

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Not in labour force

47.3% 62 people

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

Lowmead Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Certificate I/II

8.3%

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

Lowmead Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

23.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Labourers

14.3%

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

Lowmead Field of Study

Engineering

56.5%

Education

17.4%

Society & Culture

13.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.0%

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

Lowmead Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lowmead Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lowmead Marital Status

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Married

38.0% 57

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Separated

9.3% 14

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Divorced

24.0% 36

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Widowed

3.3% 5

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Never married

25.3% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lowmead Ancestry

English

38.5%

Australian

33.9%

Scottish

8.3%

Irish

6.8%

German

5.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Other

2.6%

Italian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lowmead School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

59.1%

Primary — Government

40.9%

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

Lowmead Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.4% 19

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No need for assistance

93.6% 277

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

Lowmead Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.8% 31

—

Not a volunteer

75.2% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lowmead Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

41.7%

$800-$999/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lowmead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

28.6%

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

Lowmead Car Ownership

1 vehicle

39.4%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

7.6%

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

Lowmead Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.9%

2 bedrooms

29.0%

3 bedrooms

23.2%

4 bedrooms

24.6%

6+ bedrooms

7.2%

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

Lowmead Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

23.1%

moved in the last 5 years

15.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lowmead Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

279

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lowmead Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Lowmead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

20.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

9.8%

$300-$399/wk

9.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,500+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lowmead Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.5%

Couple — children under 15

26.9%

One parent — children under 15

16.3%

One parent — no children under 15

10.6%

Couple — no children under 15

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lowmead Military Service

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Previously served

8.3% 11

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Never served

91.7% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lowmead Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.0% 31

—

Did not provide

76.0% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lowmead Children Ever Born

No children

30.2%

1 child

16.3%

2 children

44.2%

3 children

9.3%

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

Lowmead When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Lowmead Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

20.3%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

28.9%

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

Lowmead Household Size

1 person

31.7%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

12.7%

4 persons

7.9%

5 persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lowmead Where Residents Moved From

Same address

132

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Lowmead Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lowmead Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $880/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

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

If you earn X in Lowmead

Your weekly income

≈ $3,813/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $730/wk

Rent share 17.0%

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Lowmead vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Canoona

Pop: 90 Income: $612/wk Rent: $254/wk

Fairyland

Pop: 90 Income: $809/wk Rent: $200/wk

Garnant

Pop: 90 Income: $911/wk Rent: $250/wk

Midgee (Qld)

Pop: 90 Income: $619/wk Rent: $210/wk

Mount Pelion

Pop: 90 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Natural Bridge

Pop: 90 Income: $824/wk Rent: $229/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowmead

What is the population of Lowmead QLD?

The population of Lowmead QLD is 179 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Lowmead is ranked #7,271 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lowmead?

The median personal income in Lowmead QLD is $446 per week, or $23,192 per year.The median household income is $880 per week.Family income is $1,042 per week.Lowmead is ranked #8,655 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lowmead?

Median rent in Lowmead QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lowmead ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lowmead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowmead QLD is $1,042. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lowmead?

The median age in Lowmead QLD is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lowmead a good suburb to live in?

Lowmead is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 179.The median income is $446/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% 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: 31699. All dollar figures in AUD.