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Ropeley QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ropeley QLD is 206 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ropeley is $627 per week ($32,604 per year). Median rent in Ropeley is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Ropeley has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Ropeley has a population density of 7.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ropeley is $1,872.

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Ropeley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ropeley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$627/wk

$32,604 per year

#6662 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,872/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ropeley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (99) Female 52.2% (108)

Population Density

7.6

people per km²

206 people · 27.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Ropeley 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ropeley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 33 dwellings

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

Ropeley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Ropeley Religion

No Religion

36.0%

Catholic

16.8%

Anglican

12.7%

Lutheran

10.7%

Not stated

10.7%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.1%

Othr Christian

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ropeley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Ropeley Employment

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Employed full-time

38.6% 61 people

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Employed part-time

15.8% 25 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 3 people

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Not in labour force

43.7% 69 people

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

Ropeley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.1%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.1%

Certificate I/II

7.9%

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

Ropeley Occupation

Professionals

31.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.5%

Managers

16.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Labourers

5.6%

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

Ropeley Field of Study

Society & Culture

21.2%

Engineering

21.2%

Management & Commerce

17.3%

Architecture & Building

15.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.6%

Agriculture & Environment

7.7%

Health

7.7%

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

Ropeley Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ropeley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.5%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ropeley Marital Status

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Married

53.3% 96

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Separated

2.8% 5

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Divorced

12.8% 23

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Widowed

3.3% 6

👤

Never married

27.8% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ropeley Ancestry

Australian

30.0%

English

29.6%

German

18.9%

Irish

7.9%

Scottish

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

New Zealander

1.8%

French

1.4%

Other

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ropeley School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

28.2%

Pre-school

17.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.4%

Primary — Government

15.4%

Primary — Catholic

7.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

Vocational Education

7.7%

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

Ropeley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 24

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 359

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

Ropeley Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.8% 27

—

Not a volunteer

83.2% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ropeley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ropeley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.5%

Did not go to work

10.0%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Truck

3.8%

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

Ropeley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.8%

2 vehicles

29.9%

3 vehicles

24.7%

4+ vehicles

24.7%

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

Ropeley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

5.7%

3 bedrooms

48.6%

4 bedrooms

40.0%

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

Ropeley Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

39.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ropeley Indigenous Population

6.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

366

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ropeley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

Ropeley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

11.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ropeley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.5%

Couple — no children

36.2%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ropeley Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 4

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Never served

97.5% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ropeley Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 23

—

Did not provide

85.4% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ropeley Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

18.2%

2 children

25.8%

3 children

19.7%

5+ children

12.1%

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

Ropeley When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1991–2000

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

Ropeley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.1%

5–14 hours

25.3%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

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

Ropeley Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

45.5%

3 persons

19.5%

4 persons

11.7%

5 persons

3.9%

6+ persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ropeley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

166

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Ropeley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

64.3%

Step family — no other children

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ropeley Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Ropeley State School Government

Primary

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

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Ropeley Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,481/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Ropeley

Your weekly income

≈ $6,418/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,201/wk

Rent share 18.9%

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Ropeley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 103 Income: $675/wk Rent: $250/wk

Electra

Pop: 103 Income: $818/wk Rent: $210/wk

Kalunga

Pop: 103 Income: $615/wk Rent: $200/wk

Millmerran Downs

Pop: 103 Income: $384/wk Rent: $295/wk

Mount St John

Pop: 103 Income: $1,331/wk Rent: $205/wk

Djarawong

Pop: 103 Income: $737/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ropeley

What is the population of Ropeley QLD?

The population of Ropeley QLD is 206 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.6 people per km².Ropeley is ranked #6,889 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ropeley?

The median personal income in Ropeley QLD is $627 per week, or $32,604 per year.The median household income is $1,481 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Ropeley is ranked #6,662 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ropeley?

Median rent in Ropeley QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ropeley ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ropeley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ropeley QLD is $1,872. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ropeley?

The median age in Ropeley QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ropeley a good suburb to live in?

Ropeley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 206.The median income is $627/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 32466. All dollar figures in AUD.