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Point Vernon QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Point Vernon QLD is 5,718 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Point Vernon is $534 per week ($27,768 per year). Median rent in Point Vernon is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Point Vernon has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Point Vernon has a population density of 1180.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Point Vernon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Vernon is $1,300.

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Point Vernon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Point Vernon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$534/wk

$27,768 per year

#7894 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Point Vernon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.8% (2,675) Female 53.2% (3,037)

Population Density

1180.0

people per km²

5,718 people · 4.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,250

Family income/wk

Point Vernon 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)

Point Vernon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.6% 1,085 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.4% 568 dwellings

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

Point Vernon Country of Birth

Australia

90.2%

England

7.4%

Germany

1.0%

Canada

0.3%

France

0.3%

India

0.3%

China

0.2%

Hong Kong

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

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

Point Vernon Religion

No Religion

43.1%

Anglican

18.1%

Catholic

16.5%

Not stated

9.9%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Baptist

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Point Vernon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.1%

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

Point Vernon Languages Spoken at Home

Other

31.6%

German

18.4%

French

15.8%

Afrikaans

10.5%

Italian

9.2%

SAL Tot

9.2%

Thai

5.3%

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

Point Vernon Employment

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Employed full-time

21.6% 928 people

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Employed part-time

17.6% 755 people

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Unemployed

4.1% 174 people

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Not in labour force

56.8% 2,439 people

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

Point Vernon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.6%

Bachelor Degree

21.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.3%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

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

Point Vernon Occupation

Professionals

27.7%

Community & Personal Service

20.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Managers

10.3%

Labourers

7.8%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

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

Point Vernon Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.8%

Society & Culture

17.9%

Health

17.8%

Education

11.6%

Engineering

11.4%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

Information Technology

1.9%

Creative Arts

1.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.2%

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

Point Vernon Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Point Vernon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.3%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Point Vernon Marital Status

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Married

46.6% 2,259

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Separated

4.8% 231

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Divorced

13.4% 652

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Widowed

8.6% 416

👤

Never married

26.6% 1,290

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Point Vernon Ancestry

English

35.8%

Australian

29.0%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

8.5%

German

5.2%

Other

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

Italian

1.4%

Dutch

1.0%

Filipino

0.7%

Chinese

0.6%

French

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Point Vernon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.5%

Secondary — Government

24.7%

Vocational Education

9.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.0%

Pre-school

8.4%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Secondary — Catholic

4.7%

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

Point Vernon Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

11.6% 1,236

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No need for assistance

88.4% 9,453

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

Point Vernon Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.8% 657

—

Not a volunteer

85.2% 3,768

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Point Vernon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.2%

$300-$449/mo

3.6%

$450-$599/mo

3.4%

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

10.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Point Vernon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.5%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Bicycle

1.3%

Walked only

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Truck

0.7%

Other

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Bus

0.2%

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

Point Vernon Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.6%

1 vehicle

42.5%

2 vehicles

35.7%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

4.8%

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

Point Vernon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

9.0%

3 bedrooms

50.4%

4 bedrooms

33.7%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Point Vernon Population Mobility

16.1%

moved in the last year

46.0%

moved in the last 5 years

8.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Point Vernon Indigenous Population

5.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

566

Indigenous residents

10,319

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Point Vernon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

785

Arthritis

367

Lung condition

308

Heart disease

280

Asthma

235

Diabetes

206

Cancer

153

Stroke

123

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Point Vernon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

9.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Point Vernon Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.7%

Couple — children under 15

28.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.1%

Couple — no children under 15

10.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Point Vernon Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 6

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Previously served

5.9% 263

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Never served

94.0% 4,179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Point Vernon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.1% 753

—

Did not provide

82.9% 3,661

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Point Vernon Children Ever Born

No children

24.6%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

31.9%

3 children

19.0%

4 children

8.9%

5+ children

2.8%

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

Point Vernon When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

183

1971–1980

152

1981–1990

132

1991–2000

104

2001–2010

128

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Point Vernon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.2%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

27.3%

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

Point Vernon Household Size

1 person

26.1%

2 persons

45.3%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Point Vernon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,391

Moved from QLD

564

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from TAS

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

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

Point Vernon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.5%

Step family — no other children

13.7%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Step family — other children present

1.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Point Vernon Schools

schools nearby

government

962

avg ICSEA score

2,969

total students

Xavier Catholic College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,322 students

1021

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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Point Vernon Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,077/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.6%

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

If you earn X in Point Vernon

Your weekly income

≈ $4,667/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $737/wk

Rent share 31.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Vernon

What is the population of Point Vernon QLD?

The population of Point Vernon QLD is 5,718 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1180.0 people per km².Point Vernon is ranked #1,375 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Point Vernon?

The median personal income in Point Vernon QLD is $534 per week, or $27,768 per year.The median household income is $1,077 per week.Family income is $1,250 per week.Point Vernon is ranked #7,894 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Point Vernon?

Median rent in Point Vernon QLD is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 31.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Point Vernon ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Point Vernon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Vernon 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 Point Vernon?

The median age in Point Vernon QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Point Vernon a good suburb to live in?

Point Vernon is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,718.The median income is $534/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.6% 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: 32344. All dollar figures in AUD.