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Osborne QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Osborne QLD is 245 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Osborne is $818 per week ($42,536 per year). Median rent in Osborne is $190 per week ($823 per month). Osborne has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Osborne has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Osborne is $1,305.

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Osborne Population

residents (Census 2021)

Osborne Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$818/wk

$42,536 per year

#3285 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,305/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Osborne Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (133) Female 44.8% (108)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

245 people · 49.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,036

Family income/wk

Osborne 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)

Osborne Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.1% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.9% 20 dwellings

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

Osborne Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Osborne Religion

Catholic

36.3%

No Religion

22.2%

Not stated

12.0%

Anglican

11.5%

Uniting Church

8.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.6%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Osborne Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Osborne Employment

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Employed full-time

48.9% 86 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 41 people

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Not in labour force

27.8% 49 people

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

Osborne Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.4%

Bachelor Degree

16.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.9%

Certificate I/II

6.8%

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

Osborne Occupation

Managers

26.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

19.6%

Professionals

19.6%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Labourers

8.7%

Community & Personal Service

6.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.5%

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

Osborne Field of Study

Engineering

29.0%

Management & Commerce

17.7%

Education

14.5%

Health

14.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.7%

Agriculture & Environment

8.1%

Society & Culture

6.5%

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

Osborne Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Osborne Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.2%

$4,000+/wk

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Osborne Marital Status

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Married

63.7% 130

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Divorced

3.4% 7

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Widowed

4.9% 10

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Never married

27.9% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Osborne Ancestry

Australian

28.7%

English

27.7%

Italian

20.3%

Scottish

7.1%

Irish

4.8%

German

4.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.5%

Other

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Osborne School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.4%

Primary — Government

28.9%

Primary — Catholic

15.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

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

Osborne Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.5% 11

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No need for assistance

97.5% 421

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

Osborne Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.4% 58

—

Not a volunteer

68.6% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Osborne Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

60.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Osborne How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.4%

Walked only

5.3%

Did not go to work

4.2%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

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

Osborne Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.7%

2 vehicles

34.4%

3 vehicles

20.4%

4+ vehicles

21.5%

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

Osborne Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.7%

3 bedrooms

47.3%

4 bedrooms

34.4%

5 bedrooms

8.6%

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

Osborne Population Mobility

7.5%

moved in the last year

20.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Osborne Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

450

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Osborne Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Diabetes

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

Osborne Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Osborne Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.5%

Couple — no children

35.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Osborne Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 6

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Never served

96.7% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Osborne Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 26

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Did not provide

85.4% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Osborne Children Ever Born

No children

11.8%

1 child

7.4%

2 children

33.8%

3 children

32.4%

4 children

8.8%

5+ children

5.9%

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

Osborne Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.2%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.1%

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

Osborne Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

42.4%

3 persons

11.8%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Osborne Where Residents Moved From

Same address

209

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Osborne Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Osborne Schools

schools nearby

government

916

avg ICSEA score

total students

Osborne State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 9 students

916

ICSEA

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

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Osborne Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.2%

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

If you earn X in Osborne

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $1,247/wk

Rent share 13.2%

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Osborne vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bapaume

Pop: 123 Income: $657/wk Rent: $185/wk

Campaspe

Pop: 123 Income: $710/wk Rent: $95/wk

Cape Tribulation

Pop: 123 Income: $632/wk Rent: $150/wk

St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld)

Pop: 123 Income: $495/wk Rent: $260/wk

Redbank Creek

Pop: 124 Income: $553/wk Rent: $265/wk

Gumlu

Pop: 124 Income: $762/wk Rent: $176/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Osborne

What is the population of Osborne QLD?

The population of Osborne QLD is 245 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².Osborne is ranked #6,468 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Osborne?

The median personal income in Osborne QLD is $818 per week, or $42,536 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $2,036 per week.Osborne is ranked #3,285 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Osborne?

Median rent in Osborne QLD is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Osborne ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Osborne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Osborne QLD is $1,305. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Osborne?

The median age in Osborne QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Osborne a good suburb to live in?

Osborne is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 245.The median income is $818/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 32237. All dollar figures in AUD.