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Sandy Ridges QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sandy Ridges QLD is 111 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandy Ridges is $414 per week ($21,528 per year). Median rent in Sandy Ridges is $195 per week ($845 per month). Sandy Ridges has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandy Ridges has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Ridges is $1,378.

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Sandy Ridges Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sandy Ridges Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$414/wk

$21,528 per year

#8761 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$195/wk

$845 per month

#7729 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,378/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sandy Ridges Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.3% (47) Female 57.7% (64)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

111 people · 68.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,041

Family income/wk

Sandy Ridges Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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)

Sandy Ridges Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.4% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.6% 20 dwellings

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

Sandy Ridges Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Sandy Ridges Religion

No Religion

39.4%

Catholic

24.0%

Anglican

13.5%

Not stated

10.6%

Uniting Church

6.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandy Ridges Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

24.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.7%

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

Sandy Ridges Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 32 people

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Employed part-time

14.6% 12 people

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Not in labour force

46.3% 38 people

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

Sandy Ridges Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Bachelor Degree

10.7%

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

Sandy Ridges Occupation

Managers

22.2%

Clerical & Administrative

22.2%

Community & Personal Service

18.5%

Professionals

14.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

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

Sandy Ridges Field of Study

Management & Commerce

40.9%

Health

22.7%

Engineering

18.2%

Architecture & Building

18.2%

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

Sandy Ridges Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandy Ridges Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

15.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.5%

$4,000+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandy Ridges Marital Status

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Never married

23.7% 23

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Married

52.6% 51

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Separated

3.1% 3

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Divorced

14.4% 14

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Widowed

6.2% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandy Ridges Ancestry

Australian

45.5%

English

24.2%

Irish

12.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

9.8%

German

3.0%

Dutch

2.3%

Scottish

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandy Ridges School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.8%

Primary — Catholic

23.1%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

Vocational Education

23.1%

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

Sandy Ridges Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 10

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 191

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

Sandy Ridges Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.6% 19

—

Not a volunteer

77.4% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandy Ridges Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

18.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sandy Ridges How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.1%

Truck

13.8%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Car (passenger)

10.3%

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

Sandy Ridges Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.7%

2 vehicles

28.3%

3 vehicles

26.1%

4+ vehicles

23.9%

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

Sandy Ridges Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.7%

2 bedrooms

17.9%

3 bedrooms

38.5%

4 bedrooms

25.6%

6+ bedrooms

10.3%

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

Sandy Ridges Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

31.5%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandy Ridges Indigenous Population

13.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

161

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandy Ridges Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Sandy Ridges Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

29.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

12.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

18.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandy Ridges Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.2%

Couple — children under 15

27.0%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandy Ridges Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.2% 16

—

Did not provide

81.8% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandy Ridges Children Ever Born

No children

29.4%

2 children

38.2%

5+ children

32.4%

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

Sandy Ridges When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Sandy Ridges Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.1%

5–14 hours

34.8%

15–29 hours

14.6%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

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

Sandy Ridges Household Size

1 person

32.5%

2 persons

42.5%

3 persons

15.0%

4 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandy Ridges Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Sandy Ridges Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sandy Ridges Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $195/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.7%

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

If you earn X in Sandy Ridges

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $195/wk

Left after rent $705/wk

Rent share 21.7%

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Sandy Ridges vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Amamoor Creek

Pop: 56 Income: $458/wk

Beaver Rock

Pop: 56 Income: $687/wk Rent: $400/wk

Burgowan

Pop: 56 Income: $525/wk Rent: $365/wk

Chirnside

Pop: 56 Income: $1,036/wk Rent: $125/wk

Clara Creek

Pop: 56 Income: $1,281/wk

Evans Landing

Pop: 56 Income: $1,300/wk Rent: $138/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Ridges

What is the population of Sandy Ridges QLD?

The population of Sandy Ridges QLD is 111 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Sandy Ridges is ranked #8,653 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sandy Ridges?

The median personal income in Sandy Ridges QLD is $414 per week, or $21,528 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,041 per week.Sandy Ridges is ranked #8,761 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sandy Ridges?

Median rent in Sandy Ridges QLD is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sandy Ridges ranks #7,729 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandy Ridges?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Ridges QLD is $1,378. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sandy Ridges?

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

Is Sandy Ridges a good suburb to live in?

Sandy Ridges is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 111.The median income is $414/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% 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: 32515. All dollar figures in AUD.