Plainland, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Plainland QLD is 1,930 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Plainland is $722 per week ($37,544 per year). Median rent in Plainland is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Plainland has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Plainland has a population density of 86 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Plainland is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Plainland is $1,500.

Population
1,930
Census 2021
Median income
$722/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Plainland vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Plainland is $722 a week, 3% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 844th 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 22.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePlainlandTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$722/wk$747/wk −3%$766/wk
Household income$1,601/wk$1,593/wk +1%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$320/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,625/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.5%20.4% +2.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Plainland, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Plainland Population

1,930 residents at the 2021 Census.

Plainland Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$722/wk
$37,544 per year
Ranked 5,076 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Plainland Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,601/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 22.5%

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

Median rent in Plainland against your income

About $6,938 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,241/wk
Rent share 22.5%

Plainland Schools

2
schools nearby
0
government
1007
avg ICSEA score
1,298
total students
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland Independent
Combined · 7-12 · 848 students
1014
ICSEA
Sophia College Catholic
Secondary · 7-11 · 450 students
999
ICSEA

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

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Plainland Map

Plainland, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Plainland, Queensland: 27.5782°S, 152.4200°E

Plainland Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Plainland

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (976) Female 49.3% (950)

Population Density

86
people per km²
1,930 people · 22.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,798
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.8%
New Zealand
2.3%
Philippines
0.8%
Netherlands
0.6%
India
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
Taiwan
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.4%
Filipino
0.4%
German
0.2%
Tamil
0.2%
Gujarati
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Turkish
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
42.5%
English
40.9%
Irish
10.8%
German
10.2%
Scottish
9.4%
Australian Aboriginal
6.2%
Dutch
2.1%
Filipino
1.1%
Italian
1.0%
New Zealander
0.9%
Chinese
0.8%

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

Religion

No religion
42.2%
Catholic
17.4%
Anglican
11.5%
Not stated
7.2%
Christian (other)
4.7%
Lutheran
4.4%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Baptist
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.4% 701
Separated
4.2% 63
Divorced
9.3% 140
Widowed
4.9% 74
Never married
35.3% 534

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.0%
Couple: no children
27.3%
Couple: no children under 15
11.5%
One parent: children under 15
11.0%
One parent: no children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.2%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
16.1%
5 persons
6.4%
6+ persons
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Plainland

Housing Tenure

Of the 670 occupied private dwellings in Plainland at the 2021 Census, 17.0% were rented, 30.0% owned outright and 49.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
30.0% 201 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.4% 331 dwellings
Rented
17.0% 114 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
6.8%
3 bedrooms
31.7%
4 bedrooms
49.2%
5 bedrooms
7.9%
6+ bedrooms
3.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
1.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
5.5%
$800-$999/mo
8.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.7%
1 vehicle
26.1%
2 vehicles
39.6%
3 vehicles
21.0%
4+ vehicles
11.6%

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

Work, income and education in Plainland

Employment

Employed full-time
37.7% 508 people
Employed part-time
17.7% 239 people
Unemployed
4.2% 57 people
Not in labour force
40.4% 545 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
19.2%
Community & Personal Service
18.8%
Professionals
17.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Labourers
10.1%
Managers
9.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%
Sales Workers
6.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.0%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Truck
2.2%
Walked only
1.8%
Other
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.2%

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

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.5%
Bachelor Degree
19.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.6%
Certificate I/II
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%
Postgraduate Degree
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.0%
Engineering
17.2%
Health
15.8%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Education
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.8%
Architecture & Building
7.6%
Agriculture & Environment
3.8%
Creative Arts
1.3%
Information Technology
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.9%
Secondary: Government
17.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.3%
Primary: Catholic
10.7%
Vocational Education
9.6%
Pre-school
8.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.0%
Secondary: Catholic
1.6%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.8%
Has need for assistance
7.3%
Need for assistance not stated
5.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
245
Arthritis
86
Asthma
81
Diabetes
67
Lung condition
60
Heart disease
57
Cancer
35
Stroke
28
Kidney disease
20
Dementia
8

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.0% 212
Did not provide
85.0% 1,205

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.5% 178
Not a volunteer
87.5% 1,244

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 5
Previously served
5.9% 84
Never served
93.8% 1,339

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.1%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
26.8%
3 children
19.2%
4 children
8.9%
5+ children
4.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
39
1971: 1980
33
1981: 1990
34
1991: 2000
30
2001: 2010
38
2011: 2015
17
2018
5

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

Population Mobility

19.7%
moved in the last year
49.9%
moved in the last 5 years
6.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,456
Moved from QLD
229
Moved: same area (SA2)
99
Moved from NSW
12
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5: 14 hours
29.7%
15: 29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
72.7%
Step family: no other children
14.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.9%
Intact family: other children present
4.1%
Other couple: children only
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Allenstown
Income: $701/wk Rent: $250/wk $110/wk less rent
Bundaberg South
Income: $596/wk Rent: $250/wk $110/wk less rent
Hyde Park (Qld)
Income: $848/wk Rent: $253/wk $107/wk less rent
Walkervale
Income: $614/wk Rent: $275/wk $85/wk less rent
Kin Kora
Income: $855/wk Rent: $280/wk $80/wk less rent
North Toowoomba
Income: $718/wk Rent: $285/wk $75/wk less rent
Woodend (Qld)
Income: $744/wk Rent: $300/wk $60/wk less rent
Blackstone
Income: $769/wk Rent: $328/wk $32/wk less rent

Suburbs near Plainland

The closest suburb to Plainland is Regency Downs, 5.8 km away.

Regency Downs
5.8 km away · income $660/wk · rent $368/wk
Hatton Vale
6.0 km away · income $778/wk · rent $350/wk
Laidley
6.9 km away · income $495/wk · rent $300/wk
Kensington Grove
7.3 km away · income $797/wk · rent $368/wk
Laidley Heights
8.0 km away · income $596/wk · rent $345/wk
Minden
12.8 km away · income $708/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plainland

What is the population of Plainland QLD?

The population of Plainland QLD is 1,930 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 86 people per km². Plainland is ranked #3,084 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Plainland?

The median personal income in Plainland QLD is $722 per week, or $37,544 per year. The median household income is $1,601 per week. Family income is $1,798 per week. Plainland is ranked #5,076 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Plainland?

Median rent in Plainland QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Plainland ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Plainland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Plainland QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Plainland?

The median age in Plainland QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Plainland a good suburb to live in?

Plainland is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,930. The median income is $722/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 32340. All dollar figures in AUD.