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Ooralea QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ooralea QLD is 3,691 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ooralea is $996 per week ($51,792 per year). Median rent in Ooralea is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Ooralea has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ooralea has a population density of 671.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ooralea is India. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ooralea is $1,820.

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Ooralea Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ooralea Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$996/wk

$51,792 per year

#1247 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

#1252 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,820/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ooralea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (1,875) Female 49.1% (1,810)

Population Density

671.3

people per km²

3,691 people · 5.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,428

Family income/wk

Ooralea 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)

Ooralea Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.9% 393 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.1% 523 dwellings

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

Ooralea Country of Birth

Australia

94.9%

India

2.3%

England

1.1%

Bangladesh

0.7%

China

0.3%

Fiji

0.3%

Indonesia

0.3%

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

Ooralea Religion

No Religion

33.4%

Catholic

31.8%

Anglican

12.1%

Not stated

8.5%

Uniting Church

7.7%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Hinduism

2.4%

Islam

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ooralea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Ooralea Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

27.3%

Other

19.3%

SAL Tagalog

14.8%

Bengali

9.1%

Mandarin

8.5%

Malayalam

7.4%

Hindi

6.8%

SAL Filipin

6.8%

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

Ooralea Employment

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Employed full-time

51.4% 1,327 people

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Employed part-time

20.1% 518 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 53 people

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Not in labour force

26.5% 684 people

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

Ooralea Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.2%

Bachelor Degree

24.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Ooralea Occupation

Professionals

26.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.4%

Managers

9.0%

Community & Personal Service

8.1%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Labourers

4.6%

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

Ooralea Field of Study

Engineering

34.5%

Management & Commerce

16.6%

Health

15.4%

Society & Culture

9.0%

Education

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Architecture & Building

4.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

Creative Arts

1.5%

Information Technology

1.3%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

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

Ooralea Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ooralea Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

0.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ooralea Marital Status

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Married

50.8% 1,488

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Separated

3.2% 93

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Divorced

6.9% 201

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Widowed

3.8% 111

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Never married

35.4% 1,036

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ooralea Ancestry

Australian

30.3%

English

27.8%

Irish

8.3%

Scottish

8.2%

Other

6.4%

German

4.6%

Italian

3.5%

Maltese

3.3%

Indian

2.4%

Filipino

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ooralea School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

23.8%

Primary — Government

21.6%

Secondary — Catholic

16.4%

Secondary — Government

13.0%

Vocational Education

10.1%

Pre-school

9.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.0%

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

Ooralea Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.9% 269

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No need for assistance

96.1% 6,645

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

Ooralea Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.4% 363

—

Not a volunteer

86.6% 2,344

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ooralea Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

1.5%

$450-$599/mo

2.4%

$600-$799/mo

1.5%

$800-$999/mo

2.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ooralea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.1%

Did not go to work

12.6%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Bus

1.3%

Walked only

1.1%

Truck

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Bicycle

0.5%

Other

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

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

Ooralea Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.2%

1 vehicle

25.9%

2 vehicles

46.2%

3 vehicles

16.6%

4+ vehicles

9.2%

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

Ooralea Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.8%

2 bedrooms

5.1%

3 bedrooms

38.4%

4 bedrooms

50.4%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.2%

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

Ooralea Population Mobility

19.5%

moved in the last year

44.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ooralea Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

200

Indigenous residents

6,741

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ooralea Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

255

Asthma

120

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Ooralea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ooralea Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.3%

Couple — no children

26.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.7%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ooralea Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 67

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Never served

97.5% 2,641

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ooralea Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 322

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Did not provide

88.1% 2,376

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ooralea Children Ever Born

No children

31.5%

1 child

11.4%

2 children

32.4%

3 children

17.5%

4 children

4.8%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Ooralea When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

183

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Ooralea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

31.2%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

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

Ooralea Household Size

1 person

17.3%

2 persons

35.4%

3 persons

18.9%

4 persons

18.9%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ooralea Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,737

Moved from QLD

485

Moved — same area (SA2)

123

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

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

Ooralea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.1%

Step family — no other children

15.1%

Blended family — no other children

4.1%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Other couple — children only

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ooralea Schools

schools nearby

government

976

avg ICSEA score

1,493

total students

Catherine McAuley College Catholic

Secondary · 7-10 · 606 students

1026

ICSEA

Mackay West State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 770 students

980

ICSEA

Dundula State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 117 students

921

ICSEA

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

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Ooralea Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,248/wk

Median Rent $440/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Ooralea

Your weekly income

≈ $9,741/month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $1,808/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Ooralea vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,846 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $245/wk

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Pop: 1,848 Income: $724/wk Rent: $258/wk

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Pop: 1,851 Income: $701/wk Rent: $420/wk

Mount Crosby

Pop: 1,860 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $478/wk

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Pop: 1,874 Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 1,883 Income: $804/wk Rent: $428/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ooralea

What is the population of Ooralea QLD?

The population of Ooralea QLD is 3,691 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 671.3 people per km².Ooralea is ranked #2,048 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ooralea?

The median personal income in Ooralea QLD is $996 per week, or $51,792 per year.The median household income is $2,248 per week.Family income is $2,428 per week.Ooralea is ranked #1,247 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ooralea?

Median rent in Ooralea QLD is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ooralea ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ooralea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ooralea QLD is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ooralea?

The median age in Ooralea QLD is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ooralea a good suburb to live in?

Ooralea is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,691.The median income is $996/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 32227. All dollar figures in AUD.