Petrie, QLD: suburb profile
The population of Petrie QLD is 8,722 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Petrie is $811 per week ($42,172 per year). Median rent in Petrie is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Petrie has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Petrie has a population density of 1,321 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Petrie is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (48.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Petrie is $1,725.
There were 8,308 recorded offences in Petrie in 2025-26, a rate of 953 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2,685 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Petrie Population
8,722 residents at the 2021 Census.
Petrie Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Petrie Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Petrie Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Petrie Housing Tenure
Of the 3,148 occupied private dwellings in Petrie at the 2021 Census, 29.7% were rented, 25.2% owned outright and 43.4% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Petrie Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Petrie Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Petrie Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Petrie Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Petrie Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Petrie Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Petrie Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Petrie Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Petrie Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Petrie Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Petrie School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Petrie Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Petrie Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Petrie Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Petrie How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Petrie Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Petrie Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Petrie Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Petrie Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Petrie Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Petrie Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Petrie Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Petrie Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Petrie Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Petrie Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Petrie When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Petrie Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Petrie Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Petrie Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Petrie Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Petrie Crime Statistics
8,308 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).
Petrie Schools
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Petrie, with a mapPetrie Rent Prices & Affordability
19% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Petrie against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Petrie vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Petrie is $811 a week, 9% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 554th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $40 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 38, 4 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Petrie | Typical QLD | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $811/wk | $747/wk | +9% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,853/wk | $1,593/wk | +16% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $360/wk | $320/wk | +13% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,725/mo | $1,625/mo | +6% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 38 | 42 | −4 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 19.4% | 20.4% | −1.0 pts | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Petrie
The closest suburb to Petrie is Lawnton, 2.3 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Petrie
What is the population of Petrie QLD?
The population of Petrie QLD is 8,722 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,321 people per km². Petrie is ranked #799 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Petrie?
The median personal income in Petrie QLD is $811 per week, or $42,172 per year. The median household income is $1,853 per week. Family income is $2,086 per week. Petrie is ranked #3,416 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Petrie?
Median rent in Petrie QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Petrie ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Petrie?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Petrie QLD is $1,725. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Petrie?
The median age in Petrie QLD is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is Petrie a good suburb to live in?
Petrie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 8,722. The median income is $811/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32303. All dollar figures in AUD.