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River Heads QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for River Heads, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of River Heads QLD is 2,044 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in River Heads is $543 per week ($28,236 per year). Median rent in River Heads is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). River Heads has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. River Heads has a population density of 146.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in River Heads is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in River Heads is $1,400.
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River Heads Population
River Heads Median Income & Rent
River Heads Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
River Heads Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
River Heads Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
River Heads Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
River Heads Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
River Heads Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
River Heads Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
River Heads Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
River Heads Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
River Heads Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
River Heads Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
River Heads Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
River Heads Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
River Heads Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
River Heads Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
River Heads School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
River Heads Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
River Heads Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
River Heads Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
River Heads How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
River Heads Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
River Heads Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
River Heads Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
River Heads Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
River Heads Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
River Heads Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
River Heads Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
River Heads Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
River Heads Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
River Heads Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
River Heads When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
River Heads Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
River Heads Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
River Heads Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
River Heads Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
River Heads Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Heads
What is the population of River Heads QLD?
The population of River Heads QLD is 2,044 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 146.1 people per km².River Heads is ranked #2,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in River Heads?
The median personal income in River Heads QLD is $543 per week, or $28,236 per year.The median household income is $1,243 per week.Family income is $1,347 per week.River Heads is ranked #7,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in River Heads?
Median rent in River Heads QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 28.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.River Heads ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in River Heads?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in River Heads QLD is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in River Heads?
The median age in River Heads QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is River Heads a good suburb to live in?
River Heads is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,044.The median income is $543/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.2% 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: 32435. All dollar figures in AUD.