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Obum Obum QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Obum Obum QLD is 129 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Obum Obum is $682 per week ($35,464 per year). Median rent in Obum Obum is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Obum Obum has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Obum Obum has a population density of 11.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Obum Obum is $1,517.

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Obum Obum Population

residents (Census 2021)

Obum Obum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$682/wk

$35,464 per year

#5799 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Obum Obum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.3% (58) Female 56.7% (76)

Population Density

11.7

people per km²

129 people · 11.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Obum Obum Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Obum Obum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.4% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.6% 15 dwellings

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

Obum Obum Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Obum Obum Religion

Catholic

26.4%

No Religion

24.0%

Christian (other)

11.6%

Anglican

9.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.4%

Lutheran

7.4%

Baptist

6.6%

Church Christ

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Obum Obum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

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

Obum Obum Employment

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Employed full-time

31.4% 32 people

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Employed part-time

25.5% 26 people

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Not in labour force

43.1% 44 people

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

Obum Obum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.9%

Bachelor Degree

19.2%

Postgraduate Degree

17.3%

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

Obum Obum Occupation

Managers

27.0%

Professionals

24.3%

Labourers

16.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.1%

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

Obum Obum Field of Study

Society & Culture

29.7%

Agriculture & Environment

18.9%

Management & Commerce

18.9%

Engineering

10.8%

Health

10.8%

Education

10.8%

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

Obum Obum Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Obum Obum Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

18.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

18.2%

$4,000+/wk

31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Obum Obum Marital Status

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Married

51.6% 63

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Separated

3.3% 4

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Divorced

14.8% 18

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Widowed

7.4% 9

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Never married

23.0% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Obum Obum Ancestry

English

36.1%

Australian

23.7%

German

11.2%

Scottish

11.2%

Irish

7.7%

Other

4.7%

Greek

3.6%

Maltese

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Obum Obum School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.4%

Secondary — Government

38.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

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

Obum Obum Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.3% 6

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No need for assistance

97.7% 253

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

Obum Obum Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.0% 36

—

Not a volunteer

69.0% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Obum Obum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

42.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

35.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Obum Obum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

10.0%

Truck

8.3%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

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

Obum Obum Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.4%

2 vehicles

37.7%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

18.9%

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

Obum Obum Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

61.7%

4 bedrooms

19.1%

5 bedrooms

19.1%

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

Obum Obum Population Mobility

5.6%

moved in the last year

34.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Obum Obum Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

239

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Obum Obum Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Obum Obum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Obum Obum Family Structure

Couple — no children

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

32.1%

Couple — children under 15

25.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Obum Obum Military Service

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Previously served

4.6% 5

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Never served

95.4% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Obum Obum Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 14

—

Did not provide

86.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Obum Obum Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

1 child

18.5%

2 children

7.4%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

7.4%

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

Obum Obum When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Obum Obum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.9%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

17.0%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

14.3%

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

Obum Obum Household Size

1 person

17.1%

2 persons

58.5%

3 persons

17.1%

5 persons

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Obum Obum Where Residents Moved From

Same address

118

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Obum Obum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Step family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Obum Obum Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,049/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.6%

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

If you earn X in Obum Obum

Your weekly income

≈ $8,879/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,689/wk

Rent share 17.6%

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Obum Obum vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Cowley Beach

Pop: 65 Income: $583/wk Rent: $250/wk

Fisher (Qld)

Pop: 65 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $163/wk

Gemini Mountains

Pop: 65 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $300/wk

Gregory River (Bundaberg - Qld)

Pop: 65 Income: $619/wk Rent: $320/wk

Lizard

Pop: 65 Income: $1,091/wk

Nangwee

Pop: 65 Income: $778/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Obum Obum

What is the population of Obum Obum QLD?

The population of Obum Obum QLD is 129 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.7 people per km².Obum Obum is ranked #8,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Obum Obum?

The median personal income in Obum Obum QLD is $682 per week, or $35,464 per year.The median household income is $2,049 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Obum Obum is ranked #5,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Obum Obum?

Median rent in Obum Obum QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Obum Obum ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Obum Obum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Obum Obum QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Obum Obum?

The median age in Obum Obum QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Obum Obum a good suburb to live in?

Obum Obum is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 129.The median income is $682/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 32217. All dollar figures in AUD.