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Oonoonba QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Oonoonba QLD is 2,050 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oonoonba is $931 per week ($48,412 per year). Median rent in Oonoonba is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Oonoonba has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Oonoonba has a population density of 799.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oonoonba is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oonoonba is $1,430.

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Oonoonba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Oonoonba Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$931/wk

$48,412 per year

#1797 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,430/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Oonoonba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (1,026) Female 50.1% (1,031)

Population Density

799.2

people per km²

2,050 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,955

Family income/wk

Oonoonba 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)

Oonoonba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

36.3% 154 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

63.7% 270 dwellings

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

Oonoonba Country of Birth

Australia

96.0%

England

2.6%

Iran

0.6%

Canada

0.5%

India

0.4%

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

Oonoonba Religion

No Religion

48.5%

Catholic

23.8%

Not stated

9.8%

Anglican

9.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Baptist

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oonoonba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.9%

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

Oonoonba Languages Spoken at Home

Other

41.8%

SAL Tot

14.9%

Korean

10.4%

Australian Indigenous

9.0%

French

7.5%

Hindi

6.0%

SAL Tagalog

6.0%

Afrikaans

4.5%

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

Oonoonba Employment

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Employed full-time

51.6% 815 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.3% 305 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.7% 75 people

🏠

Not in labour force

24.4% 385 people

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

Oonoonba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.0%

Bachelor Degree

28.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.4%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

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

Oonoonba Occupation

Professionals

29.0%

Community & Personal Service

19.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.2%

Managers

9.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Labourers

6.4%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

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

Oonoonba Field of Study

Health

19.4%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Engineering

15.2%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Education

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Architecture & Building

6.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

Information Technology

1.5%

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

Oonoonba Dwelling Types

Separate house

76.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

18.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oonoonba Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oonoonba Marital Status

💍

Married

24.4% 433

↔️

Separated

4.4% 78

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Divorced

10.4% 185

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 62

👤

Never married

57.3% 1,019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oonoonba Ancestry

English

29.0%

Australian

28.7%

Irish

8.9%

Scottish

7.9%

Other

7.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

Italian

4.2%

German

3.8%

Chinese

1.2%

Filipino

1.1%

Dutch

0.9%

Korean

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oonoonba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.3%

Secondary — Government

18.9%

Vocational Education

17.0%

Secondary — Catholic

14.8%

Primary — Catholic

11.1%

Pre-school

8.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

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

Oonoonba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 206

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 3,580

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

Oonoonba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.8% 192

—

Not a volunteer

88.2% 1,442

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oonoonba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

3.6%

$800-$999/mo

10.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oonoonba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.7%

Did not go to work

8.8%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.1%

Walked only

0.9%

Truck

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Bicycle

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Bus

0.3%

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

Oonoonba Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.4%

1 vehicle

45.5%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

11.2%

4+ vehicles

3.1%

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

Oonoonba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

27.2%

3 bedrooms

50.5%

4 bedrooms

14.3%

5 bedrooms

1.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Oonoonba Population Mobility

25.1%

moved in the last year

58.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oonoonba Indigenous Population

10.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

385

Indigenous residents

3,463

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oonoonba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

211

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Oonoonba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oonoonba Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.3%

Couple — children under 15

31.2%

One parent — children under 15

12.2%

One parent — no children under 15

8.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oonoonba Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

10.2% 168

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 7

🏅

Previously served

4.7% 77

👤

Never served

84.6% 1,389

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Oonoonba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 196

—

Did not provide

87.9% 1,424

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oonoonba Children Ever Born

No children

52.4%

1 child

13.2%

2 children

17.7%

3 children

11.4%

4 children

3.4%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Oonoonba When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Oonoonba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

8.9%

30+ hours

7.3%

Did not do domestic work

29.1%

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

Oonoonba Household Size

1 person

37.7%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

8.4%

5 persons

2.6%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oonoonba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,411

Moved from QLD

349

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

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

Oonoonba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.0%

Step family — no other children

16.3%

Blended family — no other children

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oonoonba Schools

schools nearby

government

942

avg ICSEA score

6,638

total students

St Joseph's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students

1078

ICSEA

Southern Cross Catholic College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,479 students

1048

ICSEA

Hermit Park State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 630 students

1028

ICSEA

St Margaret Mary's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 707 students

1014

ICSEA

Oonoonba State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 525 students

995

ICSEA

Mundingburra State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 506 students

965

ICSEA

William Ross State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 862 students

955

ICSEA

Townsville State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 841 students

924

ICSEA

Railway Estate State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 179 students

916

ICSEA

Townsville West State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 111 students

866

ICSEA

Townsville Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 204 students

842

ICSEA

Wulguru State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 212 students

827

ICSEA

Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 26 students

791

ICSEA

Tec-NQ - Rosslea Campus Independent

Secondary

Townsville Grammar School - Annandale Campus Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Oonoonba Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,510/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Oonoonba

Your weekly income

≈ $6,543/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,190/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Oonoonba vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oonoonba

What is the population of Oonoonba QLD?

The population of Oonoonba QLD is 2,050 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 799.2 people per km².Oonoonba is ranked #2,983 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oonoonba?

The median personal income in Oonoonba QLD is $931 per week, or $48,412 per year.The median household income is $1,510 per week.Family income is $1,955 per week.Oonoonba is ranked #1,797 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oonoonba?

Median rent in Oonoonba QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Oonoonba ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oonoonba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oonoonba QLD is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oonoonba?

The median age in Oonoonba QLD is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oonoonba a good suburb to live in?

Oonoonba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,050.The median income is $931/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 32226. All dollar figures in AUD.