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Paluma QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Paluma QLD is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paluma is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Paluma is $160 per week ($693 per month). Paluma has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Paluma has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paluma is $1,517.

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Paluma Population

residents (Census 2021)

Paluma Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Paluma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (46) Female 46.5% (40)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

87 people · 2297.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,124

Family income/wk

Paluma Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

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)

Paluma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

80.6% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

19.4% 6 dwellings

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

Paluma Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Paluma Religion

No Religion

39.5%

Anglican

19.8%

Catholic

17.3%

Uniting Church

16.0%

Not stated

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Paluma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Paluma Employment

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Employed full-time

45.7% 32 people

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Employed part-time

12.9% 9 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

37.1% 26 people

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

Paluma Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Bachelor Degree

40.0%

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

Paluma Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

34.8%

Managers

26.1%

Community & Personal Service

26.1%

Labourers

13.0%

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

Paluma Field of Study

Engineering

50.0%

Agriculture & Environment

25.0%

Management & Commerce

25.0%

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

Paluma Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Paluma Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

12.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.2%

$4,000+/wk

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Paluma Marital Status

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Married

51.3% 39

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Separated

5.3% 4

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Divorced

10.5% 8

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Widowed

3.9% 3

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Never married

28.9% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Paluma Ancestry

English

30.9%

Australian

28.2%

Scottish

15.5%

Irish

10.9%

German

9.1%

Dutch

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Paluma School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

100.0%

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

Paluma Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.6% 4

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No need for assistance

97.4% 148

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

Paluma Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.8% 23

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Not a volunteer

66.2% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Paluma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Paluma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.9%

Walked only

38.1%

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

Paluma Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.3%

2 vehicles

46.9%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

Paluma Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.7%

2 bedrooms

38.7%

3 bedrooms

32.3%

4 bedrooms

19.4%

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

Paluma Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

8.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Paluma Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

161

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Paluma Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Paluma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

18.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Paluma Family Structure

Couple — no children

56.0%

Couple — no children under 15

26.0%

Couple — children under 15

18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Paluma Military Service

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Previously served

8.1% 6

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Never served

91.9% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Paluma Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.6% 13

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Did not provide

81.4% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Paluma Children Ever Born

1 child

21.4%

2 children

78.6%

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

Paluma When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

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

Paluma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.0%

5–14 hours

21.3%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

16.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Paluma Household Size

1 person

54.8%

2 persons

29.0%

3 persons

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Paluma Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Paluma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Paluma Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,350/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.9%

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

If you earn X in Paluma

Your weekly income

≈ $5,850/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,190/wk

Rent share 11.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $3/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $40/wk

Paluma 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 Paluma

Paluma vs Caroline Crossing →Paluma vs Comoon Loop →Paluma vs Ironpot (South Burnett - Qld) →Paluma vs Mount Enniskillen →

Frequently Asked Questions About Paluma

What is the population of Paluma QLD?

The population of Paluma QLD is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Paluma?

The median personal income in Paluma QLD is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,350 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Paluma?

Median rent in Paluma QLD is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 11.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Paluma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paluma QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paluma?

The median age in Paluma QLD is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Paluma a good suburb to live in?

Paluma is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 87.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.9% 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: 32267. All dollar figures in AUD.