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Priestdale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Priestdale QLD is 160 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Priestdale is $881 per week ($45,812 per year). Median rent in Priestdale is $575 per week ($2,492 per month). Priestdale has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Priestdale has a population density of 23.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Priestdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Priestdale is $2,925.

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Priestdale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Priestdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$881/wk

$45,812 per year

#2365 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$575/wk

$2,492 per month

#303 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,925/mo

Avg household size: 3.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Priestdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (79) Female 50.9% (82)

Population Density

23.5

people per km²

160 people · 6.8 km²

Households

3.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,916

Family income/wk

Priestdale 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)

Priestdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.9% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.1% 14 dwellings

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

Priestdale Country of Birth

Australia

79.7%

England

11.4%

India

8.9%

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

Priestdale Religion

No Religion

35.2%

Catholic

14.8%

Anglican

14.8%

Christian (other)

11.7%

Lutheran

7.4%

Buddhism

6.2%

Not stated

5.6%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Priestdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Priestdale Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

50.0%

Other

27.8%

Korean

22.2%

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

Priestdale Employment

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Employed full-time

38.5% 52 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 27 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

39.3% 53 people

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

Priestdale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.8%

Certificate III/IV

31.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.6%

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

Priestdale Occupation

Professionals

28.8%

Clerical & Administrative

28.8%

Managers

12.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.6%

Sales Workers

7.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

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

Priestdale Field of Study

Engineering

22.8%

Management & Commerce

21.1%

Education

15.8%

Society & Culture

12.3%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

Creative Arts

5.3%

Agriculture & Environment

5.3%

Health

5.3%

Information Technology

5.3%

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

Priestdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Priestdale Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.8%

$4,000+/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Priestdale Marital Status

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Married

56.7% 76

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Separated

3.0% 4

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Divorced

6.0% 8

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Never married

34.3% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Priestdale Ancestry

English

33.2%

Australian

22.9%

Scottish

11.2%

German

7.9%

Other

7.0%

Chinese

5.6%

Indian

4.7%

Irish

4.2%

Korean

1.9%

Italian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Priestdale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

35.0%

Pre-school

25.0%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

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

Priestdale Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.3% 4

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No need for assistance

98.7% 310

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

Priestdale Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.1% 34

—

Not a volunteer

75.9% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Priestdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

33.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Priestdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Bus

5.6%

Car (passenger)

5.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

5.6%

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

Priestdale Car Ownership

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

28.2%

4+ vehicles

38.5%

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

Priestdale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.5%

3 bedrooms

11.9%

4 bedrooms

45.2%

5 bedrooms

26.2%

6+ bedrooms

7.1%

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

Priestdale Population Mobility

9.5%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Priestdale Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

319

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Priestdale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

Priestdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,500+/wk

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Priestdale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.0%

Couple — no children under 15

36.9%

Couple — no children

22.0%

One parent — children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Priestdale Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

2.1% 3

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Previously served

5.6% 8

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Never served

92.3% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Priestdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.8% 24

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Did not provide

82.2% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Priestdale Children Ever Born

No children

40.0%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

26.7%

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

Priestdale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Priestdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

20.9%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Priestdale Household Size

1 person

8.0%

2 persons

32.0%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

18.0%

6+ persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Priestdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

143

Moved from QLD

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

Priestdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.5%

Intact family — other children present

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Priestdale Schools

schools nearby

government

1049

avg ICSEA score

6,528

total students

John Paul College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 2,235 students

1117

ICSEA

Calvary Christian College Independent

Primary · Prep-12 · 952 students

1069

ICSEA

St Edward the Confessor School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 542 students

1068

ICSEA

Chatswood Hills State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 607 students

1028

ICSEA

Faith Christian School of Distance Education Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,615 students

1019

ICSEA

Springwood State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 577 students

991

ICSEA

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

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Priestdale Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,187/wk

Median Rent $575/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Priestdale

Your weekly income

≈ $13,810/month

Median rent $575/wk

Left after rent $2,612/wk

Rent share 18.0%

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Priestdale vs State & National Average

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Pop: 80 Income: $456/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $440/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $630/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $875/wk Rent: $145/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $567/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $596/wk Rent: $218/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Priestdale

What is the population of Priestdale QLD?

The population of Priestdale QLD is 160 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.5 people per km².Priestdale is ranked #7,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Priestdale?

The median personal income in Priestdale QLD is $881 per week, or $45,812 per year.The median household income is $3,187 per week.Family income is $2,916 per week.Priestdale is ranked #2,365 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Priestdale?

Median rent in Priestdale QLD is $575 per week ($2,492 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Priestdale ranks #303 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Priestdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Priestdale QLD is $2,925. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Priestdale?

The median age in Priestdale QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Priestdale a good suburb to live in?

Priestdale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 160.The median income is $881/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 32364. All dollar figures in AUD.