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Peranga QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Peranga QLD is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Peranga is $545 per week ($28,340 per year). Median rent in Peranga is $200 per week ($867 per month). Peranga has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Peranga has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peranga is $1,577.

There were 26 recorded offences in Peranga in 2025-26, a rate of 265 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

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Peranga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Peranga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$545/wk

$28,340 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,577/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Peranga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.6% (57) Female 42.4% (42)

Population Density

3.3

people per km²

98 people · 30.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,312

Family income/wk

Peranga Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Peranga Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

58.1% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.9% 13 dwellings

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

Peranga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Peranga Religion

No Religion

43.9%

Catholic

19.4%

Anglican

11.2%

Uniting Church

9.2%

Not stated

5.1%

Lutheran

5.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Pentecostal

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Peranga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

31.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.0%

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

Peranga Employment

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Employed full-time

37.3% 25 people

⏰

Employed part-time

9.0% 6 people

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Not in labour force

53.7% 36 people

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

Peranga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.2%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.5%

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

Peranga Occupation

Professionals

28.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.0%

Community & Personal Service

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

16.0%

Labourers

12.0%

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

Peranga Field of Study

Engineering

28.6%

Education

28.6%

Health

21.4%

Management & Commerce

21.4%

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

Peranga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Peranga Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

20.0%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

13.3%

$500-$649/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Peranga Marital Status

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Married

46.9% 38

↔️

Separated

9.9% 8

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Divorced

18.5% 15

🕊️

Widowed

6.2% 5

👤

Never married

18.5% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Peranga Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

29.4%

German

15.4%

Scottish

12.5%

Irish

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Peranga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

22.7%

Pre-school

13.6%

Secondary — Catholic

13.6%

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

Peranga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.2% 4

✅

No need for assistance

97.8% 176

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

Peranga Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

32.4% 23

—

Not a volunteer

67.6% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Peranga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

31.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Peranga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.2%

Car (passenger)

14.8%

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

Peranga Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.2%

2 vehicles

42.4%

3 vehicles

27.3%

4+ vehicles

9.1%

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

Peranga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

20.6%

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

14.7%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

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

Peranga Population Mobility

7.4%

moved in the last year

32.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Peranga Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

178

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Peranga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Peranga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

17.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Peranga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.0%

Couple — no children

22.7%

One parent — children under 15

12.0%

One parent — no children under 15

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Peranga Military Service

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Previously served

9.6% 7

👤

Never served

90.4% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Peranga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

21.1% 15

—

Did not provide

78.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Peranga Children Ever Born

4 children

100.0%

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

Peranga When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2011–2015

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

Peranga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.9%

5–14 hours

15.9%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

20.3%

Did not do domestic work

33.3%

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

Peranga Household Size

1 person

34.1%

2 persons

24.4%

3 persons

7.3%

4 persons

17.1%

5 persons

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Peranga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Peranga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 26 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Domestic Violence

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Peranga Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Peranga

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $700/wk

Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tara (Qld)

Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $75/wk

Monto

Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Sapphire Central

Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk

Peranga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Humboldt

Pop: 49 Income: $1,321/wk

Amby

Pop: 49 Income: $512/wk

Rewan

Pop: 49 Income: $1,263/wk

Dunkeld (Qld)

Pop: 49 Income: $774/wk

Evergreen

Pop: 49 Income: $850/wk

Glen Echo

Pop: 49 Income: $525/wk

Compare Peranga

Peranga vs Humboldt →Peranga vs Amby →Peranga vs Rewan →Peranga vs Dunkeld (Qld) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Peranga

What is the population of Peranga QLD?

The population of Peranga QLD is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Peranga?

The median personal income in Peranga QLD is $545 per week, or $28,340 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Peranga?

Median rent in Peranga QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Peranga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peranga QLD is $1,577. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Peranga?

The median age in Peranga QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Peranga a good suburb to live in?

Peranga is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 98.The median income is $545/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 32297. All dollar figures in AUD.