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Purga QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Purga QLD is 561 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Purga is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in Purga is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Purga has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Purga has a population density of 9.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Purga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Purga is $2,009.

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Purga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Purga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$735/wk

$38,220 per year

#4828 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,009/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Purga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (278) Female 49.7% (275)

Population Density

9.9

people per km²

561 people · 56.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,897

Family income/wk

Purga 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)

Purga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.3% 75 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.7% 63 dwellings

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

Purga Country of Birth

Australia

98.8%

England

1.2%

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

Purga Religion

No Religion

37.6%

Catholic

20.3%

Anglican

17.2%

Not stated

10.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.0%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Lutheran

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Purga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Purga Employment

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Employed full-time

41.2% 167 people

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Employed part-time

21.0% 85 people

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Unemployed

0.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

37.0% 150 people

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

Purga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.3%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

Postgraduate Degree

2.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.4%

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

Purga Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.5%

Professionals

20.3%

Managers

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.7%

Labourers

6.6%

Sales Workers

4.9%

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

Purga Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Management & Commerce

13.8%

Architecture & Building

13.2%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Health

10.3%

Education

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Agriculture & Environment

6.9%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

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

Purga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Purga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Purga Marital Status

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Married

53.1% 239

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Separated

2.0% 9

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Divorced

7.8% 35

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Widowed

3.8% 17

👤

Never married

33.3% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Purga Ancestry

Australian

35.4%

English

31.7%

Irish

8.5%

German

7.6%

Scottish

5.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Dutch

2.7%

Other

1.6%

Italian

1.4%

Maori

1.3%

New Zealander

0.6%

Chinese

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Purga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.4%

Secondary — Government

18.3%

Secondary — Catholic

14.4%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

Pre-school

4.8%

Primary — Catholic

2.9%

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

Purga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.7% 59

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No need for assistance

94.3% 978

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

Purga Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.1% 69

—

Not a volunteer

83.9% 360

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Purga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.5%

$600-$799/mo

5.5%

$800-$999/mo

5.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Purga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.0%

Did not go to work

11.7%

Truck

7.9%

Walked only

5.1%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

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

Purga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.1%

1 vehicle

17.5%

2 vehicles

34.9%

3 vehicles

23.8%

4+ vehicles

21.7%

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

Purga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.7%

2 bedrooms

6.4%

3 bedrooms

40.1%

4 bedrooms

39.0%

5 bedrooms

6.4%

6+ bedrooms

4.3%

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

Purga Population Mobility

9.4%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Purga Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

987

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Purga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Stroke

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Purga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Purga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.7%

Couple — no children

29.9%

Couple — no children under 15

24.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Purga Military Service

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Previously served

5.3% 23

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Never served

94.7% 410

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Purga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 62

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Did not provide

85.6% 369

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Purga Children Ever Born

No children

27.1%

1 child

6.6%

2 children

30.9%

3 children

28.2%

4 children

7.2%

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

Purga When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Purga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

22.0%

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

Purga Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

37.0%

3 persons

20.8%

4 persons

13.5%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Purga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

465

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

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

Purga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.1%

Step family — no other children

13.4%

Blended family — no other children

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Purga Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,710/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Purga

Your weekly income

≈ $7,410/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,410/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Purga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 281 Income: $655/wk Rent: $310/wk

Woongoolba

Pop: 282 Income: $732/wk Rent: $290/wk

Aubigny

Pop: 283 Income: $877/wk Rent: $300/wk

Masig Island

Pop: 283 Income: $423/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 284 Income: $713/wk Rent: $190/wk

Bulgun

Pop: 285 Income: $684/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purga

What is the population of Purga QLD?

The population of Purga QLD is 561 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.9 people per km².Purga is ranked #4,858 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Purga?

The median personal income in Purga QLD is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year.The median household income is $1,710 per week.Family income is $1,897 per week.Purga is ranked #4,828 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Purga?

Median rent in Purga QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Purga ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Purga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Purga QLD is $2,009. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Purga?

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

Is Purga a good suburb to live in?

Purga is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 561.The median income is $735/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% 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: 32374. All dollar figures in AUD.