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Perwillowen QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Perwillowen QLD is 213 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Perwillowen is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). Median rent in Perwillowen is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Perwillowen has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Perwillowen has a population density of 56.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Perwillowen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perwillowen is $2,068.

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Perwillowen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Perwillowen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$674/wk

$35,048 per year

#5918 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,068/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Perwillowen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (107) Female 50.7% (110)

Population Density

56.4

people per km²

213 people · 3.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,600

Family income/wk

Perwillowen Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Perwillowen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.6% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.4% 31 dwellings

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

Perwillowen Country of Birth

Australia

92.8%

England

7.2%

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

Perwillowen Religion

No Religion

48.8%

Catholic

11.6%

Uniting Church

11.1%

Christian (other)

8.7%

Anglican

8.7%

Pentecostal

4.3%

Baptist

4.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Perwillowen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Perwillowen Employment

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Employed full-time

33.2% 62 people

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Employed part-time

23.0% 43 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 6 people

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Not in labour force

40.6% 76 people

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

Perwillowen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.5%

Bachelor Degree

29.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

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

Perwillowen Occupation

Managers

21.1%

Community & Personal Service

19.7%

Professionals

17.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.2%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

Labourers

3.9%

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

Perwillowen Field of Study

Architecture & Building

18.1%

Engineering

15.3%

Education

12.5%

Creative Arts

12.5%

Management & Commerce

11.1%

Society & Culture

9.7%

Health

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Agriculture & Environment

4.2%

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

Perwillowen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Perwillowen Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

3.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Perwillowen Marital Status

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Married

57.5% 115

↔️

Separated

4.0% 8

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Divorced

10.5% 21

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Widowed

1.5% 3

👤

Never married

26.5% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Perwillowen Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

25.0%

Scottish

11.0%

Irish

10.7%

German

7.1%

Other

3.6%

Dutch

1.9%

Welsh

1.6%

Indian

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Maltese

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Perwillowen School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

23.8%

Primary — Government

19.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

19.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.0%

Vocational Education

19.0%

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

Perwillowen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.4% 26

✅

No need for assistance

93.6% 383

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

Perwillowen Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.9% 35

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Perwillowen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

18.2%

$800-$999/mo

18.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

39.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Perwillowen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.0%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Truck

9.0%

Car (passenger)

3.0%

Walked only

3.0%

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

Perwillowen Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.4%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

29.2%

4+ vehicles

18.1%

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

Perwillowen Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.7%

3 bedrooms

36.4%

4 bedrooms

46.8%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

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

Perwillowen Population Mobility

14.4%

moved in the last year

37.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Perwillowen Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

427

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Perwillowen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Asthma

Stroke

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

Perwillowen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Perwillowen Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.6%

Couple — no children under 15

27.1%

Couple — children under 15

15.3%

One parent — no children under 15

9.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Perwillowen Military Service

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Previously served

7.2% 14

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Never served

92.8% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Perwillowen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

24.1% 46

—

Did not provide

75.9% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Perwillowen Children Ever Born

No children

41.3%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

17.5%

4 children

6.3%

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

Perwillowen When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Perwillowen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

34.0%

15–29 hours

20.2%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

13.8%

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

Perwillowen Household Size

1 person

15.2%

2 persons

43.0%

3 persons

19.0%

4 persons

8.9%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Perwillowen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

179

Moved from QLD

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

Perwillowen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Step family — no other children

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Perwillowen Schools

schools nearby

government

1014

avg ICSEA score

2,344

total students

St John's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 927 students

1059

ICSEA

Blackall Range Independent School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 108 students

1039

ICSEA

Nambour Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 132 students

1002

ICSEA

Burnside State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 809 students

988

ICSEA

Burnside State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 368 students

984

ICSEA

OneSchool Global QLD - Nambour Independent

Combined

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

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Perwillowen Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Perwillowen

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,212/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Income: $655/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $722/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $60/wk

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Perwillowen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bunjurgen

Pop: 107 Income: $659/wk Rent: $310/wk

Charlton (Qld)

Pop: 107 Income: $823/wk Rent: $280/wk

Coverty

Pop: 107 Income: $365/wk Rent: $230/wk

Japoonvale

Pop: 107 Income: $560/wk Rent: $240/wk

Forsayth

Pop: 107 Income: $478/wk Rent: $88/wk

Bellthorpe

Pop: 108 Income: $812/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perwillowen

What is the population of Perwillowen QLD?

The population of Perwillowen QLD is 213 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 56.4 people per km².Perwillowen is ranked #6,791 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Perwillowen?

The median personal income in Perwillowen QLD is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,600 per week.Perwillowen is ranked #5,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Perwillowen?

Median rent in Perwillowen QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Perwillowen ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Perwillowen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perwillowen QLD is $2,068. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Perwillowen?

The median age in Perwillowen QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Perwillowen a good suburb to live in?

Perwillowen is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 213.The median income is $674/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 32301. All dollar figures in AUD.