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Prairie QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Prairie QLD is 116 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Prairie is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Prairie is $44 per week ($191 per month). Prairie has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Prairie has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prairie is $5,001.

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Prairie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Prairie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$900/wk

$46,800 per year

#2120 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$44/wk

$191 per month

#8831 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$5,001/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Prairie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (55) Female 52.2% (60)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

116 people · 8312.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,049

Family income/wk

Prairie Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Prairie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 14 dwellings

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

Prairie Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Prairie Religion

No Religion

29.3%

Catholic

14.7%

Anglican

13.8%

Uniting Church

12.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.5%

Not stated

8.6%

Christian (other)

6.0%

Lutheran

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Prairie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.0%

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

Prairie Employment

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Employed full-time

66.3% 57 people

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Employed part-time

15.1% 13 people

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Not in labour force

18.6% 16 people

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

Prairie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.8%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Certificate I/II

8.3%

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

Prairie Occupation

Managers

45.2%

Professionals

16.1%

Labourers

16.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.9%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

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

Prairie Field of Study

Engineering

45.0%

Agriculture & Environment

30.0%

Management & Commerce

25.0%

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

Prairie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Prairie Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

19.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

19.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

30.8%

$4,000+/wk

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Prairie Marital Status

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Married

59.4% 57

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Divorced

3.1% 3

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Widowed

7.3% 7

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Never married

30.2% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Prairie Ancestry

Australian

36.5%

English

35.8%

Scottish

8.0%

German

6.6%

Irish

6.6%

Italian

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Prairie School & University Attendance

Pre-school

40.0%

Vocational Education

33.3%

Primary — Government

26.7%

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

Prairie Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.4% 5

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No need for assistance

97.6% 206

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

Prairie Volunteering

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Volunteer

39.3% 35

—

Not a volunteer

60.7% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Prairie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.5%

Walked only

24.2%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Other

9.1%

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

Prairie Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.5%

2 vehicles

20.0%

3 vehicles

22.5%

4+ vehicles

35.0%

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

Prairie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.3%

2 bedrooms

7.0%

3 bedrooms

39.5%

4 bedrooms

18.6%

5 bedrooms

14.0%

6+ bedrooms

11.6%

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

Prairie Population Mobility

18.3%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Prairie Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

214

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Prairie Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

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

Prairie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

21.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Prairie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.0%

Couple — no children

34.7%

Couple — no children under 15

21.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Prairie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 16

—

Did not provide

83.5% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Prairie Children Ever Born

No children

41.2%

1 child

17.6%

3 children

41.2%

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

Prairie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

8.1%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

27.9%

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

Prairie Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

45.2%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

16.1%

5 persons

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Prairie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Prairie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Prairie Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $44/wk

Rent-to-Income 2.8%

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

If you earn X in Prairie

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $44/wk

Left after rent $1,518/wk

Rent share 2.8%

Prairie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Blaxland (Qld)

Pop: 58 Income: $900/wk Rent: $193/wk

Bullcamp

Pop: 58 Income: $474/wk

Corndale (Qld)

Pop: 58 Income: $725/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cunningham (Qld)

Pop: 58 Income: $599/wk Rent: $103/wk

Dundas (Qld)

Pop: 58 Income: $706/wk Rent: $170/wk

Dunnrock

Pop: 58 Income: $825/wk Rent: $270/wk

Compare Prairie (Qld)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie

What is the population of Prairie QLD?

The population of Prairie QLD is 116 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Prairie is ranked #8,532 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Prairie?

The median personal income in Prairie QLD is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,049 per week.Prairie is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Prairie?

Median rent in Prairie QLD is $44 per week ($191 per month).Rent represents 2.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Prairie ranks #8,831 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Prairie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prairie QLD is $5,001. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Prairie?

The median age in Prairie QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Prairie a good suburb to live in?

Prairie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 116.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.8% 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: 32358. All dollar figures in AUD.