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Palen Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Palen Creek QLD is 368 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palen Creek is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Palen Creek is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Palen Creek has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Palen Creek has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Palen Creek is Canada. The most common religion is Not stated (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palen Creek is $2,167.

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Palen Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Palen Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

#7429 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$231/wk

$1,001 per month

#6792 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Palen Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 79.8% (297) Female 20.2% (75)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

368 people · 100.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Palen Creek 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)

Palen Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.3% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.7% 16 dwellings

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

Palen Creek Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

Canada

2.3%

England

1.5%

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

Palen Creek Religion

Not stated

60.4%

No Religion

15.7%

Catholic

9.5%

Anglican

8.7%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.1%

Lutheran

1.1%

Christian (other)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palen Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

52.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

41.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Palen Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

11.9% 38 people

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Employed part-time

5.7% 18 people

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Not in labour force

82.4% 262 people

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

Palen Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.1%

Bachelor Degree

40.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.7%

Postgraduate Degree

2.9%

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

Palen Creek Occupation

Professionals

26.3%

Labourers

26.3%

Managers

21.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.9%

Clerical & Administrative

7.9%

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

Palen Creek Field of Study

Health

35.7%

Engineering

32.1%

Agriculture & Environment

10.7%

Education

10.7%

Management & Commerce

10.7%

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

Palen Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Palen Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

22.7%

$800-$999/wk

15.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Palen Creek Marital Status

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Married

44.5% 151

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Separated

8.0% 27

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Divorced

9.1% 31

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Widowed

2.9% 10

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Never married

35.4% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palen Creek Ancestry

English

30.2%

Australian

27.9%

Irish

13.1%

German

11.7%

Scottish

11.3%

Other

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palen Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

37.5%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

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

Palen Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.9% 27

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No need for assistance

91.1% 275

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

Palen Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.4% 20

—

Not a volunteer

82.6% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palen Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

18.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Palen Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.3%

Did not go to work

16.3%

Truck

8.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

8.2%

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

Palen Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.2%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

31.5%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

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

Palen Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.6%

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

40.7%

4 bedrooms

35.2%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

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

Palen Creek Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

28.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

20.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palen Creek Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

701

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palen Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Stroke

Cancer

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Palen Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palen Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.8%

Couple — children under 15

37.0%

One parent — children under 15

13.4%

Couple — no children under 15

7.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palen Creek Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 4

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Never served

96.7% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Palen Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.3% 27

—

Did not provide

77.7% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palen Creek Children Ever Born

No children

8.3%

2 children

55.6%

3 children

27.8%

5+ children

8.3%

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

Palen Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

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

Palen Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

23.8%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

21.4%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Palen Creek Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

41.8%

3 persons

18.2%

4 persons

21.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palen Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

136

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Palen Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Palen Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,174/wk

Median Rent $231/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Palen Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $5,087/month

Median rent $231/wk

Left after rent $943/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Palen Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 184 Income: $615/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 184 Income: $766/wk Rent: $325/wk

Gordonbrook

Pop: 184 Income: $696/wk Rent: $240/wk

Ironpot (Livingstone - Qld)

Pop: 184 Income: $955/wk Rent: $310/wk

Morven (Qld)

Pop: 184 Income: $495/wk Rent: $110/wk

Tingun

Pop: 184 Income: $806/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palen Creek

What is the population of Palen Creek QLD?

The population of Palen Creek QLD is 368 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Palen Creek is ranked #5,572 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Palen Creek?

The median personal income in Palen Creek QLD is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,174 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Palen Creek is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Palen Creek?

Median rent in Palen Creek QLD is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Palen Creek ranks #6,792 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Palen Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palen Creek QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Palen Creek?

The median age in Palen Creek QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palen Creek a good suburb to live in?

Palen Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 368.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 32253. All dollar figures in AUD.