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Pialba QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pialba QLD is 4,151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pialba is $529 per week ($27,508 per year). Median rent in Pialba is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Pialba has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Pialba has a population density of 838.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pialba is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pialba is $1,300.

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Pialba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pialba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$529/wk

$27,508 per year

#7939 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Pialba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.4% (1,926) Female 53.6% (2,222)

Population Density

838.8

people per km²

4,151 people · 4.9 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,198

Family income/wk

Pialba 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pialba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.5% 656 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.5% 330 dwellings

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

Pialba Country of Birth

Australia

91.4%

England

6.1%

India

0.8%

Germany

0.6%

China

0.4%

Egypt

0.3%

Greece

0.3%

Fiji

0.2%

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

Pialba Religion

No Religion

44.5%

Catholic

16.5%

Anglican

16.1%

Not stated

9.7%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Baptist

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pialba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Pialba Languages Spoken at Home

Other

40.3%

German

14.3%

Mandarin

10.4%

Afrikaans

7.8%

IAL Punjabi

7.8%

Urdu

6.5%

Cantonese

6.5%

SAL Oth

6.5%

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

Pialba Employment

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Employed full-time

21.7% 686 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 527 people

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Unemployed

4.7% 149 people

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Not in labour force

56.9% 1,799 people

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

Pialba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.6%

Bachelor Degree

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

Certificate I/II

4.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

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

Pialba Occupation

Professionals

26.3%

Community & Personal Service

18.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Managers

9.5%

Labourers

8.9%

Sales Workers

8.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

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

Pialba Field of Study

Health

20.2%

Society & Culture

18.2%

Management & Commerce

17.0%

Engineering

12.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.0%

Education

9.0%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Information Technology

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

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

Pialba Dwelling Types

Separate house

69.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

19.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pialba Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pialba Marital Status

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Married

38.9% 1,372

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Separated

5.3% 186

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Divorced

14.9% 526

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Widowed

8.7% 306

👤

Never married

32.2% 1,137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pialba Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

28.4%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

7.8%

Other

6.2%

German

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.6%

Italian

1.7%

New Zealander

1.0%

Dutch

0.9%

Filipino

0.9%

Chinese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pialba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.8%

Secondary — Government

25.6%

Vocational Education

9.4%

Primary — Catholic

8.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Pre-school

7.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Secondary — Catholic

3.7%

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

Pialba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

12.3% 949

✅

No need for assistance

87.7% 6,795

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

Pialba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.5% 441

—

Not a volunteer

86.5% 2,819

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pialba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.7%

$300-$449/mo

4.7%

$450-$599/mo

2.3%

$600-$799/mo

7.4%

$800-$999/mo

9.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

32.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pialba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.4%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

Walked only

5.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

Other

1.2%

Bicycle

1.1%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.6%

Bus

0.5%

Truck

0.3%

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

Pialba Car Ownership

0 vehicles

12.8%

1 vehicle

47.3%

2 vehicles

29.4%

3 vehicles

7.5%

4+ vehicles

3.0%

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

Pialba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.2%

2 bedrooms

23.4%

3 bedrooms

48.1%

4 bedrooms

19.9%

5 bedrooms

2.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Pialba Population Mobility

19.8%

moved in the last year

53.7%

moved in the last 5 years

10.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pialba Indigenous Population

7.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

568

Indigenous residents

7,237

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pialba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

595

Arthritis

261

Lung condition

238

Heart disease

184

Diabetes

159

Asthma

156

Cancer

112

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Pialba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pialba Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.4%

Couple — children under 15

25.8%

One parent — children under 15

17.0%

Couple — no children under 15

10.2%

One parent — no children under 15

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pialba Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Previously served

5.4% 176

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Never served

94.5% 3,100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pialba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 472

—

Did not provide

85.3% 2,743

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pialba Children Ever Born

No children

26.7%

1 child

13.7%

2 children

29.7%

3 children

18.3%

4 children

8.7%

5+ children

2.9%

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

Pialba When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

131

1971–1980

103

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

133

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Pialba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

12.3%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

30.9%

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

Pialba Household Size

1 person

37.0%

2 persons

38.8%

3 persons

11.2%

4 persons

7.3%

5 persons

3.0%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pialba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,038

Moved from QLD

524

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

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

Pialba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.0%

Step family — no other children

14.6%

Blended family — no other children

7.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pialba Schools

schools nearby

government

981

avg ICSEA score

6,068

total students

St James Lutheran College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 754 students

1038

ICSEA

Xavier Catholic College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,322 students

1021

ICSEA

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 631 students

1010

ICSEA

Kawungan State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 877 students

976

ICSEA

Hervey Bay Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 105 students

970

ICSEA

Yarrilee State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 732 students

965

ICSEA

Hervey Bay State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,280 students

963

ICSEA

Pialba State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 367 students

901

ICSEA

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

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Pialba Rent Prices & Affordability

33%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $932/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 33.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Pialba

Your weekly income

≈ $4,039/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $622/wk

Rent share 33.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pialba

What is the population of Pialba QLD?

The population of Pialba QLD is 4,151 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 838.8 people per km².Pialba is ranked #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pialba?

The median personal income in Pialba QLD is $529 per week, or $27,508 per year.The median household income is $932 per week.Family income is $1,198 per week.Pialba is ranked #7,939 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pialba?

Median rent in Pialba QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 33.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Pialba ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pialba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pialba QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pialba?

The median age in Pialba QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pialba a good suburb to live in?

Pialba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,151.The median income is $529/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.3% 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: 32307. All dollar figures in AUD.