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Pallara QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pallara QLD is 3,861 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pallara is $990 per week ($51,480 per year). Median rent in Pallara is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Pallara has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Pallara has a population density of 595.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pallara is India. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pallara is $2,100.

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Pallara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pallara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$990/wk

$51,480 per year

#1277 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$460/wk

$1,993 per month

#939 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,100/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pallara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (1,899) Female 50.8% (1,958)

Population Density

595.4

people per km²

3,861 people · 6.5 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,270

Family income/wk

Pallara 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pallara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

15.9% 140 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

84.1% 738 dwellings

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

Pallara Country of Birth

Australia

63.5%

India

24.2%

China

4.1%

Hong Kong

2.8%

Fiji

2.0%

England

1.3%

Bangladesh

0.6%

Indonesia

0.6%

Egypt

0.5%

Croatia

0.4%

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

Pallara Religion

No Religion

30.0%

Hinduism

18.2%

Catholic

14.9%

Other Religions Tot

8.7%

Othr Rel Sikhism

8.3%

Islam

7.5%

Buddhism

6.9%

Christian (other)

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pallara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

85.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.6%

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

Pallara Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

19.9%

Other

18.9%

Gujarati

15.8%

Mandarin

10.9%

Vietnamese

10.5%

Cantonese

8.5%

Hindi

8.0%

IAL Nepali

7.6%

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

Pallara Employment

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Employed full-time

51.9% 1,359 people

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Employed part-time

22.9% 599 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 91 people

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Not in labour force

21.8% 571 people

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

Pallara Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.6%

Certificate III/IV

17.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Postgraduate Degree

16.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Pallara Occupation

Professionals

33.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.7%

Managers

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.4%

Labourers

5.9%

Sales Workers

4.3%

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

Pallara Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.9%

Engineering

15.5%

Health

14.9%

Society & Culture

11.0%

Information Technology

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Education

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Architecture & Building

3.1%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

0.7%

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

Pallara Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pallara Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.3%

$300-$399/wk

0.7%

$400-$499/wk

0.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

2.8%

$800-$999/wk

2.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pallara Marital Status

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Married

61.1% 1,745

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Separated

1.8% 51

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Divorced

4.1% 117

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Widowed

1.7% 49

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Never married

31.3% 895

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pallara Ancestry

Other

29.2%

Indian

14.8%

English

13.2%

Australian

12.2%

Chinese

11.2%

Filipino

4.3%

Vietnamese

3.7%

Irish

2.9%

Scottish

2.9%

Korean

2.1%

German

1.7%

Samoan

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pallara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.7%

Secondary — Government

15.1%

Pre-school

14.9%

Vocational Education

12.4%

Primary — Catholic

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.7%

Secondary — Catholic

4.3%

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

Pallara Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 173

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No need for assistance

97.7% 7,377

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

Pallara Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.2% 285

—

Not a volunteer

89.8% 2,497

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pallara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

0.7%

$600-$799/mo

0.4%

$800-$999/mo

2.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

3.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

46.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pallara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.8%

Did not go to work

10.4%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Bus

2.2%

Train

1.7%

Other

0.9%

Truck

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.6%

Walked only

0.2%

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

Pallara Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

26.9%

2 vehicles

53.8%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

5.5%

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

Pallara Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

1.7%

3 bedrooms

14.4%

4 bedrooms

71.8%

5 bedrooms

11.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Pallara Population Mobility

35.9%

moved in the last year

91.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

77.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pallara Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

126

Indigenous residents

7,458

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pallara Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

152

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

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

Pallara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pallara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

59.4%

Couple — no children

21.5%

Couple — no children under 15

9.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pallara Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

1.0% 27

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Never served

98.8% 2,753

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pallara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.1% 225

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Did not provide

91.9% 2,545

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pallara Children Ever Born

No children

37.2%

1 child

24.9%

2 children

25.1%

3 children

8.7%

4 children

2.9%

5+ children

1.2%

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

Pallara When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

214

2001–2010

711

2011–2015

574

2016

108

2017

2018

105

2019

107

2020

2021

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

Pallara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

27.8%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

31.8%

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

Pallara Household Size

1 person

8.9%

2 persons

28.8%

3 persons

27.0%

4 persons

20.7%

5 persons

8.7%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pallara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,352

Moved from QLD

1,112

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Pallara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.5%

Step family — no other children

6.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.5%

Intact family — other children present

1.7%

Other couple — children only

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pallara Schools

schools nearby

government

991

avg ICSEA score

6,019

total students

St Stephen's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 516 students

1077

ICSEA

Pallara State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,337 students

1062

ICSEA

Wisdom College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 456 students

1050

ICSEA

Algester State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 917 students

1041

ICSEA

Australian International Islamic College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,573 students

971

ICSEA

Durack State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 642 students

934

ICSEA

Serviceton South State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 454 students

919

ICSEA

Watson Road State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 124 students

872

ICSEA

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

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Pallara Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,283/wk

Median Rent $460/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.1%

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

If you earn X in Pallara

Your weekly income

≈ $9,893/month

Median rent $460/wk

Left after rent $1,823/wk

Rent share 20.1%

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Pallara vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,935 Income: $967/wk Rent: $530/wk

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Pop: 1,935 Income: $625/wk Rent: $250/wk

Gayndah

Pop: 1,949 Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk

Thuringowa Central

Pop: 1,953 Income: $816/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 1,968 Income: $1,112/wk Rent: $650/wk

Wondai

Pop: 1,975 Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pallara

What is the population of Pallara QLD?

The population of Pallara QLD is 3,861 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 595.4 people per km².Pallara is ranked #1,976 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pallara?

The median personal income in Pallara QLD is $990 per week, or $51,480 per year.The median household income is $2,283 per week.Family income is $2,270 per week.Pallara is ranked #1,277 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pallara?

Median rent in Pallara QLD is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pallara ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pallara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pallara QLD is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pallara?

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

Is Pallara a good suburb to live in?

Pallara is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,861.The median income is $990/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% 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: 32255. All dollar figures in AUD.