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Qunaba QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Qunaba QLD is 836 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Qunaba is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Median rent in Qunaba is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Qunaba has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Qunaba has a population density of 48.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Qunaba is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Qunaba is $1,428.

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Qunaba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Qunaba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$747/wk

$38,844 per year

#4584 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,428/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Qunaba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (420) Female 50.1% (421)

Population Density

48.0

people per km²

836 people · 17.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,866

Family income/wk

Qunaba 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Qunaba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.7% 145 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.3% 120 dwellings

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

Qunaba Country of Birth

Australia

95.9%

England

3.3%

Germany

0.8%

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

Qunaba Religion

No Religion

40.4%

Catholic

20.6%

Anglican

17.1%

Uniting Church

7.4%

Not stated

4.4%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.5%

Baptist

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Qunaba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Qunaba Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Qunaba Employment

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Employed full-time

38.7% 265 people

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Employed part-time

20.7% 142 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 14 people

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Not in labour force

38.5% 264 people

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

Qunaba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.8%

Bachelor Degree

27.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Postgraduate Degree

4.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.8%

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

Qunaba Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.2%

Community & Personal Service

15.4%

Managers

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

Labourers

3.2%

Sales Workers

2.5%

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

Qunaba Field of Study

Engineering

19.1%

Management & Commerce

16.2%

Health

13.7%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Education

12.9%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Agriculture & Environment

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Information Technology

1.1%

Creative Arts

1.1%

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

Qunaba Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Qunaba Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

3.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Qunaba Marital Status

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Married

53.3% 378

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Separated

4.4% 31

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Divorced

7.8% 55

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Widowed

5.1% 36

👤

Never married

29.5% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Qunaba Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

28.5%

Scottish

10.5%

Irish

8.4%

German

7.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Other

2.4%

Italian

2.2%

Maltese

1.3%

Dutch

1.2%

South African

0.6%

Polish

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Qunaba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

20.3%

Secondary — Government

18.9%

Secondary — Catholic

16.1%

Primary — Catholic

12.6%

Vocational Education

11.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Pre-school

2.8%

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

Qunaba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 107

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 1,523

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

Qunaba Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.9% 116

—

Not a volunteer

83.1% 569

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Qunaba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

4.4%

$600-$799/mo

5.3%

$800-$999/mo

9.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Qunaba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

6.2%

Walked only

1.8%

Truck

1.5%

Bicycle

1.3%

Bus

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

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

Qunaba Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.0%

2 vehicles

46.0%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

14.0%

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

Qunaba Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.2%

3 bedrooms

52.3%

4 bedrooms

34.3%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

6+ bedrooms

2.6%

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

Qunaba Population Mobility

13.6%

moved in the last year

38.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Qunaba Indigenous Population

4.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,541

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Qunaba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Qunaba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Qunaba Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.2%

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

Couple — no children under 15

19.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Qunaba Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 34

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Never served

95.0% 649

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Qunaba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 89

—

Did not provide

87.0% 593

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Qunaba Children Ever Born

No children

20.9%

1 child

13.5%

2 children

36.0%

3 children

21.2%

4 children

7.4%

5+ children

0.9%

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

Qunaba When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

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

Qunaba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

16.2%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

22.9%

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

Qunaba Household Size

1 person

18.9%

2 persons

44.3%

3 persons

16.4%

4 persons

13.2%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Qunaba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

688

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Qunaba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.8%

Step family — no other children

16.2%

Blended family — no other children

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Qunaba Schools

schools nearby

government

992

avg ICSEA score

385

total students

Bargara State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 385 students

992

ICSEA

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

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Qunaba Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,619/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Qunaba

Your weekly income

≈ $7,016/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,299/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Qunaba vs State & National Average

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Pop: 418 Income: $912/wk Rent: $303/wk

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Pop: 420 Income: $988/wk Rent: $500/wk

Bell (Qld)

Pop: 421 Income: $561/wk Rent: $200/wk

Welcome Creek

Pop: 421 Income: $722/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 424 Income: $777/wk Rent: $435/wk

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Pop: 425 Income: $773/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Qunaba

What is the population of Qunaba QLD?

The population of Qunaba QLD is 836 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 48.0 people per km².Qunaba is ranked #4,232 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Qunaba?

The median personal income in Qunaba QLD is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year.The median household income is $1,619 per week.Family income is $1,866 per week.Qunaba is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Qunaba?

Median rent in Qunaba QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Qunaba ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Qunaba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Qunaba QLD is $1,428. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Qunaba?

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

Is Qunaba a good suburb to live in?

Qunaba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 836.The median income is $747/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 32379. All dollar figures in AUD.