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Preston QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Preston QLD is 346 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Preston is $792 per week ($41,184 per year). Median rent in Preston is $200 per week ($867 per month). Preston has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Preston has a population density of 8.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Preston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Preston is $1,517.

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Preston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Preston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$792/wk

$41,184 per year

#3716 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Preston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (171) Female 50.4% (174)

Population Density

8.5

people per km²

346 people · 40.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,031

Family income/wk

Preston 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)

Preston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.1% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.9% 54 dwellings

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

Preston Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

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

Preston Religion

No Religion

37.2%

Catholic

18.2%

Anglican

15.5%

Not stated

10.9%

Uniting Church

9.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.5%

Baptist

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Preston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Preston Employment

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Employed full-time

44.6% 112 people

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Employed part-time

20.7% 52 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

31.1% 78 people

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

Preston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.7%

Bachelor Degree

13.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.9%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

Postgraduate Degree

2.2%

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

Preston Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.2%

Professionals

19.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.0%

Managers

9.6%

Labourers

8.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.0%

Community & Personal Service

8.0%

Sales Workers

7.2%

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

Preston Field of Study

Engineering

28.8%

Health

16.7%

Architecture & Building

14.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.8%

Education

8.3%

Management & Commerce

6.1%

Society & Culture

3.8%

Creative Arts

3.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Information Technology

2.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

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

Preston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Preston Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.6%

$4,000+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Preston Marital Status

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Married

53.3% 155

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Separated

3.4% 10

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Divorced

9.6% 28

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Widowed

3.1% 9

👤

Never married

30.6% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Preston Ancestry

Australian

38.1%

English

31.7%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

5.7%

German

3.7%

Other

3.7%

New Zealander

1.8%

Dutch

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

South African

1.4%

Maltese

0.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Preston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.5%

Secondary — Government

35.1%

Primary — Catholic

16.2%

Vocational Education

8.1%

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

Preston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 31

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 579

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

Preston Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.4% 51

—

Not a volunteer

80.6% 212

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Preston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

6.5%

$600-$799/mo

6.5%

$800-$999/mo

10.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

32.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Preston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.6%

Did not go to work

16.2%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Walked only

1.9%

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

Preston Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.2%

2 vehicles

43.9%

3 vehicles

21.9%

4+ vehicles

14.0%

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

Preston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.2%

2 bedrooms

17.7%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

20.4%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

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

Preston Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

26.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Preston Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

623

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Preston Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Preston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Preston Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.0%

Couple — children under 15

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

16.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Preston Military Service

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Previously served

1.1% 3

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Never served

98.9% 263

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Preston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 39

—

Did not provide

85.5% 230

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Preston Children Ever Born

No children

29.7%

1 child

10.8%

2 children

39.6%

3 children

16.2%

4 children

3.6%

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

Preston When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Preston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.8%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

15.6%

30+ hours

18.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.4%

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

Preston Household Size

1 person

14.0%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

14.0%

4 persons

13.2%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Preston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

275

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Preston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.9%

Step family — no other children

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Preston Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,803/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.1%

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

If you earn X in Preston

Your weekly income

≈ $7,813/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,603/wk

Rent share 11.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $43/wk

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $22/wk

Normanton

Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $80/wk

Preston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bramston Beach

Pop: 173 Income: $488/wk Rent: $280/wk

Coolabunia

Pop: 173 Income: $563/wk Rent: $225/wk

Lonesome Creek

Pop: 173 Income: $921/wk Rent: $200/wk

McIntosh Creek

Pop: 173 Income: $596/wk Rent: $330/wk

Hivesville

Pop: 173 Income: $424/wk Rent: $205/wk

Bollon

Pop: 174 Income: $818/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preston

What is the population of Preston QLD?

The population of Preston QLD is 346 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.5 people per km².Preston is ranked #5,710 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Preston?

The median personal income in Preston QLD is $792 per week, or $41,184 per year.The median household income is $1,803 per week.Family income is $2,031 per week.Preston is ranked #3,716 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Preston?

Median rent in Preston QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Preston ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Preston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Preston QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Preston?

The median age in Preston QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Preston a good suburb to live in?

Preston is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 346.The median income is $792/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% 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: 32363. All dollar figures in AUD.