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Orion QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Orion QLD is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Orion is $619 per week ($32,188 per year). Median rent in Orion is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Orion has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Orion has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents).

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Orion Population

residents (Census 2021)

Orion Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$619/wk

$32,188 per year

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Orion Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (45) Female 47.7% (41)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

87 people · 766.8 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,583

Family income/wk

Orion Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Orion Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Orion Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Orion Religion

Anglican

30.8%

No Religion

23.1%

Catholic

22.0%

Lutheran

13.2%

Not stated

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Orion Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Orion Employment

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Employed full-time

64.8% 35 people

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Employed part-time

27.8% 15 people

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Not in labour force

7.4% 4 people

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

Orion Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Bachelor Degree

30.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.0%

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

Orion Occupation

Managers

52.2%

Professionals

17.4%

Labourers

17.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

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

Orion Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

21.9%

Education

21.9%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Engineering

12.5%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.5%

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

Orion Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Orion Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

50.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Orion Marital Status

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Married

75.0% 45

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Separated

8.3% 5

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Never married

16.7% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Orion Ancestry

English

38.6%

Australian

34.2%

German

11.4%

Irish

7.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Chinese

2.6%

Scottish

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Orion School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.5%

Primary — Catholic

37.5%

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

Orion Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 157

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

Orion Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.0% 14

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Not a volunteer

75.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Orion Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Orion How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.2%

Did not go to work

20.8%

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

Orion Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.8%

2 vehicles

38.2%

3 vehicles

26.5%

4+ vehicles

23.5%

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

Orion Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

14.8%

4 bedrooms

48.1%

5 bedrooms

25.9%

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

Orion Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

36.9%

moved in the last 5 years

85.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Orion Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

147

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Orion Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Orion Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

26.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

22.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$3,500+/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Orion Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.3%

Couple — no children

22.4%

One parent — children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

Couple — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Orion Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.8% 5

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Did not provide

90.2% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Orion Children Ever Born

2 children

62.5%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

18.8%

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

Orion Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.0%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

20.4%

30+ hours

18.5%

Did not do domestic work

18.5%

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

Orion Household Size

1 person

13.6%

2 persons

50.0%

4 persons

22.7%

5 persons

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Orion Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Orion Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.3%

Blended family — no other children

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Orion Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,224/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.5%

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

If you earn X in Orion

Your weekly income

≈ $5,304/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $924/wk

Rent share 24.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $722/wk Rent: $263/wk Save: $37/wk

Harlaxton

Income: $611/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $580/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

Woodridge (Qld)

Income: $510/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

Gatton

Income: $668/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $5/wk

North Booval

Income: $637/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $5/wk

Berserker

Income: $676/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Koongal

Income: $716/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Orion vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Caroline Crossing

Pop: 44 Income: $1,292/wk

Comoon Loop

Pop: 44 Income: $825/wk

Ironpot (South Burnett - Qld)

Pop: 44 Income: $675/wk Rent: $50/wk

Mount Enniskillen

Pop: 44 Income: $949/wk

Mount Tom

Pop: 44 Income: $450/wk Rent: $250/wk

Nive

Pop: 44 Income: $833/wk

Compare Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orion

What is the population of Orion QLD?

The population of Orion QLD is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Orion?

The median personal income in Orion QLD is $619 per week, or $32,188 per year.The median household income is $1,224 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.

How much is rent in Orion?

Median rent in Orion QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Orion?

The median age in Orion QLD is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Orion a good suburb to live in?

Orion is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 87.The median income is $619/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% 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: 32233. All dollar figures in AUD.