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Rathdowney QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rathdowney QLD is 320 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rathdowney is $614 per week ($31,928 per year). Median rent in Rathdowney is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rathdowney has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Rathdowney has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rathdowney is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rathdowney is $1,300.

There were 102 recorded offences in Rathdowney in 2025-26, a rate of 319 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was domestic violence (31 offences).

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Rathdowney Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rathdowney Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$614/wk

$31,928 per year

#6868 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: —

Rathdowney Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (157) Female 51.2% (165)

Population Density

4.5

people per km²

320 people · 71.4 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,525

Family income/wk

Rathdowney 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)

Rathdowney Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.8% 67 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.2% 38 dwellings

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

Rathdowney Country of Birth

Australia

97.0%

England

3.0%

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

Rathdowney Religion

No Religion

30.6%

Catholic

24.5%

Anglican

17.7%

Uniting Church

11.3%

Not stated

6.1%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

3.9%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.9%

Baptist

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rathdowney Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Rathdowney Employment

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Employed full-time

30.0% 69 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.7% 43 people

🏠

Not in labour force

51.3% 118 people

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

Rathdowney Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.9%

Bachelor Degree

15.6%

Postgraduate Degree

7.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

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

Rathdowney Occupation

Managers

23.6%

Community & Personal Service

20.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.6%

Professionals

12.4%

Labourers

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.0%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

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

Rathdowney Field of Study

Education

20.7%

Engineering

17.1%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Society & Culture

12.2%

Agriculture & Environment

9.8%

Architecture & Building

9.8%

Health

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

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

Rathdowney Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rathdowney Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

20.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rathdowney Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 129

↔️

Separated

1.9% 5

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Divorced

15.1% 39

🕊️

Widowed

6.6% 17

👤

Never married

26.4% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rathdowney Ancestry

English

31.8%

Australian

31.4%

Irish

14.5%

Scottish

6.9%

German

6.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Other

1.9%

New Zealander

1.4%

Dutch

1.2%

Greek

1.0%

Maori

1.0%

Italian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rathdowney School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

52.7%

Secondary — Government

23.6%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Primary — Catholic

7.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

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

Rathdowney Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.8% 57

✅

No need for assistance

90.2% 524

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

Rathdowney Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.5% 41

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rathdowney Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

15.4%

$450-$599/mo

11.5%

$600-$799/mo

26.9%

$800-$999/mo

11.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rathdowney How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.8%

Did not go to work

11.1%

Walked only

9.1%

Car (passenger)

3.0%

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

Rathdowney Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.5%

1 vehicle

32.1%

2 vehicles

34.3%

3 vehicles

15.7%

4+ vehicles

13.4%

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

Rathdowney Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.5%

2 bedrooms

15.4%

3 bedrooms

42.3%

4 bedrooms

30.1%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Rathdowney Population Mobility

8.4%

moved in the last year

32.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rathdowney Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

582

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rathdowney Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Rathdowney Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

13.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rathdowney Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.2%

Couple — no children

37.8%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rathdowney Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 10

👤

Never served

95.9% 231

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rathdowney Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 42

—

Did not provide

82.1% 193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rathdowney Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

7.8%

2 children

17.2%

3 children

26.6%

4 children

12.5%

5+ children

10.9%

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

Rathdowney When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Rathdowney Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

24.6%

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

Rathdowney Household Size

1 person

35.5%

2 persons

37.2%

3 persons

7.4%

4 persons

10.7%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rathdowney Where Residents Moved From

Same address

261

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Rathdowney Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Step family — no other children

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rathdowney Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 102 total

Domestic Violence

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Traffic

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Rathdowney Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,109/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Rathdowney

Your weekly income

≈ $4,806/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $879/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Rathdowney vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 478 Income: $796/wk Rent: $360/wk

Oak Valley (Qld)

Pop: 478 Income: $796/wk Rent: $323/wk

Glenden

Pop: 477 Income: $1,717/wk Rent: $32/wk

Halifax

Pop: 477 Income: $554/wk Rent: $160/wk

Mount Julian

Pop: 477 Income: $785/wk Rent: $360/wk

Yandaran

Pop: 475 Income: $524/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rathdowney

What is the population of Rathdowney QLD?

The population of Rathdowney QLD is 320 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².Rathdowney is ranked #5,882 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rathdowney?

The median personal income in Rathdowney QLD is $614 per week, or $31,928 per year.The median household income is $1,109 per week.Family income is $1,525 per week.Rathdowney is ranked #6,868 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rathdowney?

Median rent in Rathdowney QLD is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rathdowney ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rathdowney?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rathdowney QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rathdowney?

The median age in Rathdowney QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rathdowney a good suburb to live in?

Rathdowney is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 320.The median income is $614/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 32394. All dollar figures in AUD.