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Plainby QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Plainby QLD is 56 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Plainby is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Plainby is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Plainby has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Plainby has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Plainby is $2,167.

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Plainby Population

residents (Census 2021)

Plainby Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$675/wk

$35,100 per year

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Plainby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (32) Female 42.9% (24)

Population Density

1.5

people per km²

56 people · 38.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Plainby Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Plainby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.7% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.3% 6 dwellings

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

Plainby Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Plainby Religion

No Religion

25.5%

Catholic

21.3%

Lutheran

21.3%

Anglican

17.0%

Not stated

8.5%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Plainby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

Plainby Employment

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Employed full-time

56.8% 21 people

⏰

Employed part-time

10.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

32.4% 12 people

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

Plainby Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Bachelor Degree

29.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

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

Plainby Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Labourers

25.0%

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

Plainby Field of Study

Architecture & Building

22.7%

Management & Commerce

22.7%

Engineering

18.2%

Agriculture & Environment

18.2%

Health

18.2%

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

Plainby Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Plainby Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

22.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

27.8%

$4,000+/wk

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Plainby Marital Status

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Married

68.4% 26

↔️

Separated

7.9% 3

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Divorced

7.9% 3

👤

Never married

15.8% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Plainby Ancestry

Australian

43.5%

English

17.4%

German

15.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.1%

Irish

8.7%

Scottish

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Plainby School & University Attendance

Pre-school

40.0%

Secondary — Government

30.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.0%

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

Plainby Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 3

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 110

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

Plainby Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.2% 13

—

Not a volunteer

69.8% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Plainby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Plainby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Plainby Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

40.9%

3 vehicles

31.8%

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

Plainby Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

100.0%

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

Plainby Population Mobility

7.1%

moved in the last year

10.4%

moved in the last 5 years

60.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Plainby Indigenous Population

8.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

102

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Plainby Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Plainby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

38.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Plainby Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.5%

Couple — no children

45.0%

Couple — no children under 15

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Plainby Military Service

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Previously served

9.8% 4

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Never served

90.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Plainby Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 5

—

Did not provide

88.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Plainby Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Plainby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

14.9%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

17.0%

Did not do domestic work

31.9%

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

Plainby Household Size

1 person

40.0%

2 persons

45.0%

4 persons

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Plainby Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Plainby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Plainby Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,249/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Plainby

Your weekly income

≈ $5,412/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $969/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $60/wk

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Plainby vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bauhinia

Pop: 28 Income: $550/wk Rent: $67/wk

Cadarga

Pop: 28 Income: $537/wk

Clontarf (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 28 Income: $1,156/wk

Condamine Farms

Pop: 28 Income: $519/wk

Fairymead

Pop: 28 Income: $575/wk Rent: $260/wk

Glanmire (Qld)

Pop: 28 Income: $489/wk Rent: $289/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plainby

What is the population of Plainby QLD?

The population of Plainby QLD is 56 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Plainby?

The median personal income in Plainby QLD is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,249 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Plainby?

Median rent in Plainby QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Plainby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Plainby QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Plainby?

The median age in Plainby QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Plainby a good suburb to live in?

Plainby is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 56.The median income is $675/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: 32339. All dollar figures in AUD.