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Racecourse QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Racecourse QLD is 181 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Racecourse is $806 per week ($41,912 per year). Median rent in Racecourse is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Racecourse has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Racecourse has a population density of 20.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Racecourse is $1,733.

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Racecourse Population

residents (Census 2021)

Racecourse Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$806/wk

$41,912 per year

#3520 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$345/wk

$1,495 per month

#3520 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Racecourse Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (91) Female 50.0% (91)

Population Density

20.3

people per km²

181 people · 8.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,968

Family income/wk

Racecourse 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)

Racecourse Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 16 dwellings

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

Racecourse Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Racecourse Religion

No Religion

28.6%

Catholic

28.0%

Anglican

16.0%

Christian (other)

8.6%

Baptist

6.3%

Pentecostal

5.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.6%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Racecourse Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Racecourse Employment

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Employed full-time

45.9% 56 people

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Employed part-time

27.9% 34 people

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Not in labour force

26.2% 32 people

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

Racecourse Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.4%

Bachelor Degree

26.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.2%

Postgraduate Degree

7.8%

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

Racecourse Occupation

Professionals

26.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Labourers

8.9%

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

Racecourse Field of Study

Engineering

48.7%

Architecture & Building

12.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.8%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Health

7.7%

Society & Culture

7.7%

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

Racecourse Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Racecourse Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.5%

$4,000+/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Racecourse Marital Status

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Married

51.1% 68

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Divorced

6.8% 9

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Widowed

6.0% 8

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Never married

36.1% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Racecourse Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

27.7%

Irish

8.4%

German

6.7%

Italian

6.7%

Scottish

6.7%

Maltese

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Other

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Racecourse School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

33.3%

Secondary — Government

21.2%

Secondary — Catholic

21.2%

Pre-school

12.1%

Primary — Government

12.1%

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

Racecourse Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.9% 17

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No need for assistance

95.1% 330

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

Racecourse Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.3% 31

—

Not a volunteer

77.7% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Racecourse Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

30.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

40.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Racecourse How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.1%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Car (passenger)

9.6%

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

Racecourse Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.4%

2 vehicles

46.8%

3 vehicles

16.1%

4+ vehicles

17.7%

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

Racecourse Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.0%

3 bedrooms

45.0%

4 bedrooms

31.7%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Racecourse Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

29.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Racecourse Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

331

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Racecourse Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Racecourse Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

17.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Racecourse Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.5%

Couple — no children

26.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Racecourse Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.8% 13

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Did not provide

90.2% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Racecourse Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

20.6%

3 children

17.6%

4 children

23.5%

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

Racecourse Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.5%

5–14 hours

20.6%

15–29 hours

19.1%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.5%

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

Racecourse Household Size

1 person

15.9%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

9.5%

4 persons

19.0%

5 persons

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Racecourse Where Residents Moved From

Same address

155

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Racecourse Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Step family — no other children

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Racecourse Schools

schools nearby

government

1012

avg ICSEA score

1,945

total students

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 569 students

1031

ICSEA

Catherine McAuley College Catholic

Secondary · 7-10 · 606 students

1026

ICSEA

Mackay West State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 770 students

980

ICSEA

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

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Racecourse Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,850/wk

Median Rent $345/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Racecourse

Your weekly income

≈ $8,017/month

Median rent $345/wk

Left after rent $1,505/wk

Rent share 18.6%

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Racecourse vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Allan

Pop: 91 Income: $758/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bony Mountain

Pop: 91 Income: $602/wk Rent: $231/wk

Brooweena

Pop: 91 Income: $474/wk Rent: $150/wk

Carstairs

Pop: 91 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $175/wk

Clumber

Pop: 91 Income: $495/wk Rent: $310/wk

Ferny Glen

Pop: 91 Income: $762/wk Rent: $475/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Racecourse

What is the population of Racecourse QLD?

The population of Racecourse QLD is 181 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.3 people per km².Racecourse is ranked #7,244 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Racecourse?

The median personal income in Racecourse QLD is $806 per week, or $41,912 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $1,968 per week.Racecourse is ranked #3,520 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Racecourse?

Median rent in Racecourse QLD is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Racecourse ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Racecourse?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Racecourse QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Racecourse?

The median age in Racecourse QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Racecourse a good suburb to live in?

Racecourse is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 181.The median income is $806/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 32380. All dollar figures in AUD.