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Portsmith QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Portsmith QLD is 314 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Portsmith is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in Portsmith is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Portsmith has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Portsmith has a population density of 20.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Portsmith is England. The most common religion is Not stated (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Portsmith is $1,760.

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Portsmith Population

residents (Census 2021)

Portsmith Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$491/wk

$25,532 per year

#8291 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,760/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 1 per bedroom

Portsmith Demographics

Gender Split

Male 72.7% (224) Female 27.3% (84)

Population Density

20.7

people per km²

314 people · 15.2 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,708

Family income/wk

Portsmith 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Portsmith Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

85.7% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

14.3% 3 dwellings

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

Portsmith Country of Birth

Australia

97.3%

England

2.7%

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

Portsmith Religion

Not stated

49.4%

No Religion

31.2%

Catholic

8.0%

Anglican

5.9%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Pentecostal

1.2%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Portsmith Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Portsmith Languages Spoken at Home

Other

51.1%

Australian Indigenous

48.9%

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

Portsmith Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 44 people

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Employed part-time

5.3% 7 people

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Unemployed

6.8% 9 people

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Not in labour force

54.5% 72 people

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

Portsmith Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.4%

Bachelor Degree

22.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

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

Portsmith Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

36.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.8%

Professionals

12.2%

Labourers

9.8%

Managers

7.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.3%

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

Portsmith Field of Study

Engineering

30.8%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

15.4%

Health

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

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

Portsmith Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Portsmith Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

19.2%

$300-$399/wk

19.2%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

19.2%

$650-$799/wk

19.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Portsmith Marital Status

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Married

21.8% 61

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Separated

2.1% 6

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Divorced

9.6% 27

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Widowed

4.6% 13

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Never married

61.8% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Portsmith Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

25.0%

English

18.2%

Other

17.4%

Australian

14.8%

German

5.5%

Scottish

5.5%

Irish

5.1%

Filipino

3.4%

Chinese

2.5%

Dutch

1.3%

Italian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Portsmith School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

61.7%

Secondary — Catholic

14.9%

Vocational Education

14.9%

Primary — Government

8.5%

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

Portsmith Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

21.3% 78

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No need for assistance

78.7% 289

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

Portsmith Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.9% 13

—

Not a volunteer

91.1% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Portsmith How People Get to Work

Other

37.0%

Car (driver)

25.9%

Walked only

20.4%

Did not go to work

9.3%

Car (passenger)

7.4%

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

Portsmith Car Ownership

0 vehicles

12.5%

1 vehicle

40.6%

2 vehicles

31.3%

3 vehicles

15.6%

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

Portsmith Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

35.3%

2 bedrooms

38.2%

3 bedrooms

14.7%

4 bedrooms

11.8%

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

Portsmith Population Mobility

23.7%

moved in the last year

65.3%

moved in the last 5 years

15.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

24.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Portsmith Indigenous Population

46.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

170

Indigenous residents

198

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Portsmith Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Portsmith Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

21.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

17.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

3.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Portsmith Family Structure

Couple — no children

56.5%

Couple — children under 15

23.9%

One parent — children under 15

10.9%

Couple — no children under 15

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Portsmith Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

5.1% 7

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Previously served

4.3% 6

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Never served

90.6% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Portsmith Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.5% 14

—

Did not provide

90.5% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Portsmith Children Ever Born

No children

89.7%

3 children

10.3%

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

Portsmith When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Portsmith Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.7%

5–14 hours

12.1%

15–29 hours

3.6%

Did not do domestic work

68.6%

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

Portsmith Household Size

1 person

50.0%

2 persons

36.1%

3 persons

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Portsmith Where Residents Moved From

Same address

135

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

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

Portsmith Family Blending

Step family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Portsmith Schools

schools nearby

government

950

avg ICSEA score

1,585

total students

Trinity Anglican School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,204 students

1103

ICSEA

Balaclava State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 381 students

797

ICSEA

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

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Portsmith Rent Prices & Affordability

37%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $749/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.4%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Portsmith

Your weekly income

≈ $3,246/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $469/wk

Rent share 37.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portsmith

What is the population of Portsmith QLD?

The population of Portsmith QLD is 314 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.7 people per km².Portsmith is ranked #5,915 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Portsmith?

The median personal income in Portsmith QLD is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $749 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Portsmith is ranked #8,291 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Portsmith?

Median rent in Portsmith QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 37.4% of household income, which is considered stressed.Portsmith ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Portsmith?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Portsmith QLD is $1,760. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Portsmith?

The median age in Portsmith QLD is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Portsmith a good suburb to live in?

Portsmith is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 314.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.4% 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: 32354. All dollar figures in AUD.