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Newell QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Newell QLD is 327 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newell is $711 per week ($36,972 per year). Median rent in Newell is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Newell has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Newell has a population density of 44.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newell is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newell is $1,636.

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Newell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Newell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$711/wk

$36,972 per year

#5279 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,636/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Newell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (168) Female 48.9% (161)

Population Density

44.7

people per km²

327 people · 7.3 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,388

Family income/wk

Newell 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Newell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.8% 59 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.2% 38 dwellings

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

Newell Country of Birth

Australia

90.7%

England

7.1%

Chile

2.1%

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

Newell Religion

No Religion

40.0%

Catholic

20.6%

Not stated

15.2%

Anglican

11.7%

Uniting Church

7.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Newell Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

33.3%

Spanish

33.3%

Other

33.3%

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

Newell Employment

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Employed full-time

35.5% 87 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.1% 59 people

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Not in labour force

40.4% 99 people

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

Newell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.5%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.2%

Certificate I/II

5.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

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

Newell Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Professionals

22.6%

Labourers

12.1%

Managers

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Sales Workers

8.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.6%

Clerical & Administrative

5.6%

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

Newell Field of Study

Engineering

17.7%

Health

15.9%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Architecture & Building

13.3%

Education

10.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.7%

Society & Culture

7.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

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

Newell Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newell Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newell Marital Status

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Married

45.7% 134

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Separated

3.4% 10

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Divorced

15.0% 44

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Widowed

5.8% 17

👤

Never married

30.0% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newell Ancestry

English

31.3%

Australian

30.7%

Irish

11.1%

Scottish

8.4%

Other

7.1%

Italian

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

German

2.7%

French

0.8%

Hungarian

0.8%

Maori

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.8%

Secondary — Government

28.1%

Vocational Education

28.1%

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

Newell Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.3% 42

✅

No need for assistance

92.7% 536

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

Newell Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.9% 59

—

Not a volunteer

77.1% 199

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

9.7%

$600-$799/mo

12.9%

$800-$999/mo

9.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

35.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Newell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.5%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Walked only

2.9%

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

Newell Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

39.9%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

12.3%

4+ vehicles

4.3%

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

Newell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

27.1%

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

15.0%

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

Newell Population Mobility

19.3%

moved in the last year

39.1%

moved in the last 5 years

0.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newell Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

567

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Newell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.2%

$1-$149/wk

1.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newell Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.4%

Couple — children under 15

26.7%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

One parent — children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newell Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 10

👤

Never served

96.3% 257

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Newell Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 39

—

Did not provide

85.4% 228

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newell Children Ever Born

No children

23.8%

1 child

8.6%

2 children

37.1%

3 children

22.9%

4 children

7.6%

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

Newell When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2018

2020

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

Newell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.1%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

22.8%

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

Newell Household Size

1 person

34.5%

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

9.2%

4 persons

9.2%

5 persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

243

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Newell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newell Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,182/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Newell

Your weekly income

≈ $5,122/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $902/wk

Rent share 23.7%

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Newell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Jubilee Heights

Pop: 164 Income: $870/wk Rent: $330/wk

Poruma Island

Pop: 164 Income: $559/wk Rent: $130/wk

Albinia

Pop: 165 Income: $1,875/wk

Darts Creek

Pop: 165 Income: $496/wk Rent: $380/wk

St Ruth

Pop: 165 Income: $838/wk Rent: $220/wk

The Gums

Pop: 165 Income: $662/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newell

What is the population of Newell QLD?

The population of Newell QLD is 327 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 44.7 people per km².Newell is ranked #5,836 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newell?

The median personal income in Newell QLD is $711 per week, or $36,972 per year.The median household income is $1,182 per week.Family income is $1,388 per week.Newell is ranked #5,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newell?

Median rent in Newell QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newell ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newell QLD is $1,636. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newell?

The median age in Newell QLD is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newell a good suburb to live in?

Newell is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 327.The median income is $711/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 32133. All dollar figures in AUD.