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Riverleigh QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Riverleigh QLD is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Riverleigh is $672 per week ($34,944 per year). Median rent in Riverleigh is $170 per week ($737 per month). Riverleigh has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Riverleigh has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverleigh is $1,681.

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Riverleigh Population

residents (Census 2021)

Riverleigh Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$672/wk

$34,944 per year

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Median Rent

$170/wk

$737 per month

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,681/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Riverleigh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (51) Female 46.9% (45)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

95 people · 60.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Riverleigh Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Riverleigh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.2% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.8% 11 dwellings

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

Riverleigh Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Riverleigh Religion

No Religion

30.2%

Catholic

24.4%

Anglican

11.6%

Uniting Church

11.6%

Othr Christian

11.6%

Not stated

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Riverleigh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Riverleigh Employment

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Employed full-time

46.4% 32 people

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Employed part-time

31.9% 22 people

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Unemployed

5.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

15.9% 11 people

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

Riverleigh Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.4%

Bachelor Degree

27.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Certificate I/II

12.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.1%

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

Riverleigh Occupation

Managers

30.8%

Labourers

20.5%

Professionals

17.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.8%

Sales Workers

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

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

Riverleigh Field of Study

Engineering

32.1%

Education

21.4%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

10.7%

Health

10.7%

Society & Culture

10.7%

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

Riverleigh Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Riverleigh Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

16.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

19.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Riverleigh Marital Status

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Married

44.3% 35

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Separated

7.6% 6

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Divorced

5.1% 4

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Widowed

7.6% 6

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Never married

35.4% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Riverleigh Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

27.3%

German

16.5%

Irish

9.9%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Riverleigh School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.2%

Secondary — Government

35.3%

Vocational Education

23.5%

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

Riverleigh Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 179

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

Riverleigh Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.7% 26

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Not a volunteer

65.3% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Riverleigh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

40.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Riverleigh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.2%

Walked only

24.5%

Car (passenger)

8.2%

Did not go to work

6.1%

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

Riverleigh Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.1%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

21.6%

4+ vehicles

29.7%

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

Riverleigh Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

46.7%

5 bedrooms

13.3%

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

Riverleigh Population Mobility

3.3%

moved in the last year

34.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

79.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Riverleigh Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

188

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Riverleigh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Riverleigh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

15.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

20.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Riverleigh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.8%

Couple — no children under 15

29.7%

Couple — no children

23.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Riverleigh Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.0% 9

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Did not provide

88.0% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Riverleigh Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

22.2%

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

Riverleigh When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Riverleigh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

42.9%

30+ hours

17.1%

Did not do domestic work

18.6%

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

Riverleigh Household Size

1 person

22.9%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

28.6%

4 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Riverleigh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Riverleigh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Riverleigh Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,218/wk

Median Rent $170/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.0%

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

If you earn X in Riverleigh

Your weekly income

≈ $5,278/month

Median rent $170/wk

Left after rent $1,048/wk

Rent share 14.0%

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Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $50/wk

Riverleigh vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Victoria Hill

Pop: 48 Income: $575/wk Rent: $150/wk

Begonia

Pop: 48 Income: $474/wk Rent: $50/wk

Fairdale

Pop: 48 Income: $669/wk

Howitt

Pop: 48 Income: $962/wk

Maryvale (Livingstone - Qld)

Pop: 48 Income: $900/wk

North Branch (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 48 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $85/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverleigh

What is the population of Riverleigh QLD?

The population of Riverleigh QLD is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Riverleigh?

The median personal income in Riverleigh QLD is $672 per week, or $34,944 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Riverleigh?

Median rent in Riverleigh QLD is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Riverleigh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverleigh QLD is $1,681. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Riverleigh?

The median age in Riverleigh QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Riverleigh a good suburb to live in?

Riverleigh is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 95.The median income is $672/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% 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: 32439. All dollar figures in AUD.