Point Arkwright, QLD: suburb profile
The population of Point Arkwright QLD is 309 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Point Arkwright is $892 per week ($46,384 per year). Median rent in Point Arkwright is $393 per week ($1,703 per month). Point Arkwright has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Point Arkwright has a population density of 820 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Point Arkwright is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Arkwright is $2,200.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.
Point Arkwright vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Point Arkwright is $892 a week, 19% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 356th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $393 a week, $73 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 25.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 47, 5 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Point Arkwright | Typical QLD | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $892/wk | $747/wk | +19% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,547/wk | $1,593/wk | −3% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $393/wk | $320/wk | +23% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,200/mo | $1,625/mo | +35% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 47 | 42 | +5 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 25.4% | 20.4% | +5.0 pts | 20.3% |
Point Arkwright Population
309 residents at the 2021 Census.
Point Arkwright Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Point Arkwright Rent Prices & Affordability
25% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.
Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.
Median rent in Point Arkwright against your income
Point Arkwright Schools
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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People in Point Arkwright
Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Age Distribution
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
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
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
Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Homes in Point Arkwright
Housing Tenure
Of the 122 occupied private dwellings in Point Arkwright at the 2021 Census, 39.3% were rented, 31.1% owned outright and 27.0% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Work, income and education in Point Arkwright
Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
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
Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
More from the 2021 Census
Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Suburbs near Point Arkwright
The closest suburb to Point Arkwright is Yaroomba, 1.0 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Arkwright
What is the population of Point Arkwright QLD?
The population of Point Arkwright QLD is 309 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 820 people per km². Point Arkwright is ranked #5,957 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Point Arkwright?
The median personal income in Point Arkwright QLD is $892 per week, or $46,384 per year. The median household income is $1,547 per week. Family income is $1,937 per week. Point Arkwright is ranked #2,222 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Point Arkwright?
Median rent in Point Arkwright QLD is $393 per week ($1,703 per month). Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Point Arkwright ranks #2,230 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Point Arkwright?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Arkwright QLD is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Point Arkwright?
The median age in Point Arkwright QLD is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Point Arkwright a good suburb to live in?
Point Arkwright is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 309. The median income is $892/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 32342. All dollar figures in AUD.