Saunders Beach, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Saunders Beach QLD is 385 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Saunders Beach is $815 per week ($42,380 per year). Median rent in Saunders Beach is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Saunders Beach has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Saunders Beach has a population density of 135 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Saunders Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Russian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Saunders Beach is $1,400.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Saunders Beach Population

385 residents at the 2021 Census.

Saunders Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$815/wk

$42,380 per year

Ranked 3,337 of 14,663

Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

Ranked 4,051 of 14,663

Median Age

49years

11 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Saunders Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (200) Female 48.2% (186)

Population Density

135

people per km²

385 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,019

Family income/wk

Saunders Beach 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

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Saunders Beach Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Saunders Beach, 46.2% are owned outright and 53.8% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

46.2%

Owned with mortgage

53.8%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany

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

Saunders Beach Religion

No religion

43.9%

Catholic

19.0%

Anglican

13.0%

Not stated

9.6%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Saunders Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Russian
German

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Saunders Beach Employment

Employed full-time

39.6% 113 people

Employed part-time

20.0% 57 people

Unemployed

2.8% 8 people

Not in labour force

37.5% 107 people

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

Saunders Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Bachelor Degree

18.0%

Postgraduate Degree

8.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.7%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Saunders Beach Occupation

Professionals

24.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Managers

12.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Labourers

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

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

Saunders Beach Field of Study

Health

22.3%

Engineering

17.9%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Architecture & Building

14.3%

Society & Culture

11.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

Education

4.5%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

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

Saunders Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Saunders Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Saunders Beach Marital Status

Married

36.9% 118

Separated

7.8% 25

Divorced

17.5% 56

Widowed

2.5% 8

Never married

35.3% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Saunders Beach Ancestry

English

41.8%

Australian

29.6%

Irish

14.5%

Scottish

12.7%

Australian Aboriginal

8.1%

German

7.0%

Italian

3.6%

Dutch

2.3%

Hungarian

1.3%

New Zealander

1.3%

Polish

1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Saunders Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.7%

Secondary — Catholic

14.5%

Secondary — Government

12.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Pre-school

4.8%

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

Saunders Beach Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

7.3%

No need for assistance

92.7%

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

Saunders Beach Volunteering

Volunteer

13.0% 40

Not a volunteer

87.0% 267

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Saunders Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$450-$599/mo

11.5%

$600-$799/mo

7.7%

$800-$999/mo

7.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Saunders Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.3%

Did not go to work

15.9%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.3%

Truck

1.7%

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

Saunders Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.5%

1 vehicle

35.2%

2 vehicles

41.2%

3 vehicles

12.1%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

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

Saunders Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

17.1%

3 bedrooms

47.0%

4 bedrooms

25.6%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

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

Saunders Beach Population Mobility

23.8%

moved in the last year

44.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Saunders Beach Indigenous Population

9.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Saunders Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Saunders Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Saunders Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

33.0%

Couple — children under 15

26.9%

Couple — no children under 15

18.6%

One parent — children under 15

13.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Saunders Beach Military Service

Previously served

8.7% 27

Never served

91.3% 285

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Saunders Beach Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

11.8% 37

Did not provide

88.2% 277

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Saunders Beach Children Ever Born

No children

27.4%

1 child

10.4%

2 children

28.1%

3 children

19.3%

4 children

11.9%

5+ children

3.0%

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

Saunders Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

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

Saunders Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

11.1%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

27.9%

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

Saunders Beach Household Size

1 person

34.8%

2 persons

37.2%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

5.5%

5 persons

4.9%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Saunders Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

275

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Saunders Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

74.3%

Blended family — no other children

14.3%

Step family — no other children

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Saunders Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,483/wk

Median rent $320/wk

Rent to income 21.6%

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

Median rent in Saunders Beach against your income

Your weekly income

About $6,426 a month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,163/wk

Rent share 21.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk $163/wk less rent

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk $100/wk less rent

Sandgate (Qld)

Income: $774/wk Rent: $294/wk $26/wk less rent

Gooburrum

Income: $693/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent

Wongaling Beach

Income: $699/wk Rent: $273/wk $47/wk less rent

Shorncliffe

Income: $930/wk Rent: $275/wk $45/wk less rent

Yeppoon

Income: $671/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $120/wk less rent

Saunders Beach vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Saunders Beach is $815 a week, 9% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 544th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 49, 7 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Saunders Beach	Typical QLD	Typical Australia
Personal income	$815/wk	$747/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,483/wk	$1,593/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$320/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,400/mo	$1,625/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	49	42	42
Rent share of household income	21.6%	20.4%	20.3%

Suburbs near Saunders Beach

The closest suburb to Saunders Beach is Bluewater, 8.1 km away.

Bluewater

8.1 km away · income $807/wk · rent $320/wk

Bushland Beach

9.3 km away · income $1,002/wk · rent $380/wk

Mount Low

9.6 km away · income $1,052/wk · rent $370/wk

Jensen

10.8 km away · income $950/wk · rent $355/wk

Black River (Qld)

11.0 km away · income $844/wk · rent $320/wk

Bluewater Park

11.4 km away · income $931/wk · rent $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saunders Beach

What is the population of Saunders Beach QLD?

The population of Saunders Beach QLD is 385 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 135 people per km².Saunders Beach is ranked #5,489 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Saunders Beach?

The median personal income in Saunders Beach QLD is $815 per week, or $42,380 per year.The median household income is $1,483 per week.Family income is $2,019 per week.Saunders Beach is ranked #3,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Saunders Beach?

Median rent in Saunders Beach QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Saunders Beach ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Saunders Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Saunders Beach 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 Saunders Beach?

The median age in Saunders Beach QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Saunders Beach a good suburb to live in?

Saunders Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 385.The median income is $815/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 32521. All dollar figures in AUD.