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Rodds Bay QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rodds Bay QLD is 133 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rodds Bay is $508 per week ($26,416 per year). Median rent in Rodds Bay is $185 per week ($802 per month). Rodds Bay has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Rodds Bay has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rodds Bay is $1,659.

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Rodds Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rodds Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$508/wk

$26,416 per year

#8123 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$185/wk

$802 per month

#7826 of 14,663

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,659/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rodds Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (72) Female 46.3% (62)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

133 people · 130.0 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,303

Family income/wk

Rodds Bay Age Distribution

15-19

25-29

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)

Rodds Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.5% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.5% 14 dwellings

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

Rodds Bay Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rodds Bay Religion

No Religion

34.1%

Anglican

32.5%

Catholic

15.4%

Not stated

8.9%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rodds Bay Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

28.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Rodds Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

22.9% 27 people

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Employed part-time

14.4% 17 people

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Unemployed

7.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

55.1% 65 people

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

Rodds Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Rodds Bay Occupation

Labourers

25.0%

Professionals

20.8%

Clerical & Administrative

16.7%

Managers

12.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.5%

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

Rodds Bay Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Education

23.8%

Architecture & Building

14.3%

Health

14.3%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

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

Rodds Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

76.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rodds Bay Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

15.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rodds Bay Marital Status

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Married

56.5% 70

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Separated

5.6% 7

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Divorced

12.9% 16

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Widowed

4.8% 6

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Never married

20.2% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rodds Bay Ancestry

English

38.7%

Australian

27.1%

Scottish

9.9%

Irish

6.6%

German

6.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.5%

Other

2.8%

Russian

1.7%

Spanish

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rodds Bay School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Rodds Bay Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.4% 13

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No need for assistance

94.6% 226

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

Rodds Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.6% 15

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Not a volunteer

87.4% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rodds Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

62.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rodds Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Rodds Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

61.1%

3 vehicles

9.3%

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

Rodds Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.1%

2 bedrooms

39.7%

3 bedrooms

38.1%

4 bedrooms

11.1%

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

Rodds Bay Population Mobility

9.4%

moved in the last year

18.5%

moved in the last 5 years

18.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rodds Bay Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

249

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rodds Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Rodds Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

13.1%

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rodds Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

70.9%

Couple — no children under 15

18.6%

One parent — children under 15

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rodds Bay Military Service

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Previously served

6.6% 8

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Never served

93.4% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rodds Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 17

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Did not provide

85.2% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rodds Bay Children Ever Born

No children

11.1%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

30.6%

4 children

16.7%

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

Rodds Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Rodds Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.9%

5–14 hours

15.6%

15–29 hours

19.7%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

33.6%

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

Rodds Bay Household Size

1 person

25.4%

2 persons

56.7%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rodds Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

106

Moved from QLD

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

Rodds Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rodds Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $185/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.4%

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

If you earn X in Rodds Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $185/wk

Left after rent $940/wk

Rent share 16.4%

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Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $60/wk

Rodds Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Boyneside

Pop: 67 Income: $562/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cannon Creek (Southern Downs - Qld)

Pop: 67 Income: $512/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mullett Creek

Pop: 67 Income: $469/wk Rent: $250/wk

North Johnstone

Pop: 67 Income: $660/wk

Rossmoya

Pop: 67 Income: $668/wk

Barron

Pop: 68 Income: $820/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rodds Bay

What is the population of Rodds Bay QLD?

The population of Rodds Bay QLD is 133 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Rodds Bay is ranked #8,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rodds Bay?

The median personal income in Rodds Bay QLD is $508 per week, or $26,416 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,303 per week.Rodds Bay is ranked #8,123 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rodds Bay?

Median rent in Rodds Bay QLD is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rodds Bay ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rodds Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rodds Bay QLD is $1,659. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rodds Bay?

The median age in Rodds Bay QLD is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rodds Bay a good suburb to live in?

Rodds Bay is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 133.The median income is $508/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 32460. All dollar figures in AUD.