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Oakenden QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Oakenden QLD is 424 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oakenden is $777 per week ($40,404 per year). Median rent in Oakenden is $435 per week ($1,885 per month). Oakenden has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Oakenden has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oakenden is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakenden is $1,830.

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Oakenden Population

residents (Census 2021)

Oakenden Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$777/wk

$40,404 per year

#4002 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$435/wk

$1,885 per month

#1326 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,830/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 1 per bedroom

Oakenden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (231) Female 45.8% (195)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

424 people · 84.5 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,374

Family income/wk

Oakenden 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)

Oakenden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.3% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.7% 71 dwellings

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

Oakenden Country of Birth

Australia

98.6%

England

1.4%

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

Oakenden Religion

No Religion

35.6%

Catholic

35.3%

Anglican

12.3%

Uniting Church

7.0%

Not stated

2.9%

Othr Christian

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Pentecostal

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oakenden Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Oakenden Employment

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Employed full-time

47.0% 142 people

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Employed part-time

23.8% 72 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 5 people

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Not in labour force

27.5% 83 people

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

Oakenden Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

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

Oakenden Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

32.6%

Professionals

18.5%

Managers

17.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.4%

Community & Personal Service

6.7%

Labourers

3.7%

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

Oakenden Field of Study

Engineering

30.6%

Health

14.2%

Management & Commerce

13.4%

Architecture & Building

12.7%

Society & Culture

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

6.7%

Education

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.0%

Creative Arts

2.2%

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

Oakenden Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oakenden Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.8%

$4,000+/wk

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oakenden Marital Status

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Married

61.1% 201

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Separated

1.2% 4

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Divorced

7.6% 25

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Widowed

3.3% 11

👤

Never married

26.7% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oakenden Ancestry

Australian

30.8%

English

30.0%

Scottish

9.2%

Irish

7.8%

German

6.6%

Maltese

5.6%

Other

3.4%

Italian

2.7%

Dutch

1.7%

Welsh

0.9%

South African

0.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oakenden School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.3%

Secondary — Catholic

26.0%

Secondary — Government

17.3%

Pre-school

8.7%

Primary — Catholic

2.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.9%

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

Oakenden Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.9% 16

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 812

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

Oakenden Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.9% 60

—

Not a volunteer

81.1% 257

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oakenden Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.6%

$600-$799/mo

7.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oakenden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.1%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Walked only

1.5%

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

Oakenden Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.8%

2 vehicles

39.8%

3 vehicles

33.8%

4+ vehicles

16.5%

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

Oakenden Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.2%

2 bedrooms

5.4%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

29.2%

5 bedrooms

10.0%

6+ bedrooms

3.1%

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

Oakenden Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

31.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oakenden Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

848

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oakenden Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Dementia

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

Oakenden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.1%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oakenden Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.3%

Couple — no children

23.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oakenden Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 11

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Never served

96.6% 309

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Oakenden Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 47

—

Did not provide

85.4% 274

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oakenden Children Ever Born

No children

18.6%

1 child

10.0%

2 children

37.1%

3 children

19.3%

4 children

15.0%

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

Oakenden When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Oakenden Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.8%

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

Oakenden Household Size

1 person

6.4%

2 persons

32.0%

3 persons

25.6%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

13.6%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oakenden Where Residents Moved From

Same address

356

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Oakenden Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.8%

Blended family — no other children

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oakenden Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,367/wk

Median Rent $435/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.4%

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

If you earn X in Oakenden

Your weekly income

≈ $10,257/month

Median rent $435/wk

Left after rent $1,932/wk

Rent share 18.4%

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Oakenden vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Coolmunda

Pop: 212 Income: $553/wk Rent: $220/wk

Numinbah Valley

Pop: 212 Income: $685/wk Rent: $225/wk

Rosevale (Qld)

Pop: 212 Income: $715/wk Rent: $300/wk

Chewko

Pop: 213 Income: $590/wk Rent: $250/wk

Horseshoe Lagoon

Pop: 213 Income: $657/wk Rent: $256/wk

Isla

Pop: 213 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakenden

What is the population of Oakenden QLD?

The population of Oakenden QLD is 424 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².Oakenden is ranked #5,308 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oakenden?

The median personal income in Oakenden QLD is $777 per week, or $40,404 per year.The median household income is $2,367 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.Oakenden is ranked #4,002 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oakenden?

Median rent in Oakenden QLD is $435 per week ($1,885 per month).Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Oakenden ranks #1,326 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oakenden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakenden QLD is $1,830. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oakenden?

The median age in Oakenden QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oakenden a good suburb to live in?

Oakenden is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 424.The median income is $777/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% 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: 32208. All dollar figures in AUD.