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Quilpie QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Quilpie, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Quilpie QLD is 530 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Quilpie is $876 per week ($45,552 per year). Median rent in Quilpie is $140 per week ($607 per month). Quilpie has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Quilpie has a population density of 0.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Quilpie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Quilpie is $884.
There were 67 recorded offences in Quilpie in 2025-26, a rate of 126 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (36 offences).
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Quilpie Population
Quilpie Median Income & Rent
Quilpie Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Quilpie Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Quilpie Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Quilpie Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Quilpie Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Quilpie Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Quilpie Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Quilpie Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Quilpie Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Quilpie Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Quilpie Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Quilpie Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Quilpie Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Quilpie Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Quilpie School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Quilpie Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Quilpie Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Quilpie Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Quilpie How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Quilpie Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Quilpie Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Quilpie Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Quilpie Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Quilpie Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Quilpie Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Quilpie Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Quilpie Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Quilpie Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Quilpie Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Quilpie When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Quilpie Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Quilpie Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Quilpie Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Quilpie Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Quilpie Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 67 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Quilpie Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quilpie
What is the population of Quilpie QLD?
The population of Quilpie QLD is 530 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Quilpie is ranked #4,939 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Quilpie?
The median personal income in Quilpie QLD is $876 per week, or $45,552 per year.The median household income is $1,303 per week.Family income is $1,921 per week.Quilpie is ranked #2,422 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Quilpie?
Median rent in Quilpie QLD is $140 per week ($607 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Quilpie ranks #8,391 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Quilpie?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Quilpie QLD is $884. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Quilpie?
The median age in Quilpie QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Quilpie a good suburb to live in?
Quilpie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 530.The median income is $876/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 32377. All dollar figures in AUD.