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Scarness QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Scarness QLD is 3,646 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scarness is $546 per week ($28,392 per year). Median rent in Scarness is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Scarness has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Scarness has a population density of 1980.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Scarness is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scarness is $1,244.

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Scarness Population

residents (Census 2021)

Scarness Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$546/wk

$28,392 per year

#7765 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,244/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Scarness Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.0% (1,677) Female 54.0% (1,967)

Population Density

1980.9

people per km²

3,646 people · 1.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,254

Family income/wk

Scarness 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 & Locality (SAL)

Scarness Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.9% 560 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.1% 344 dwellings

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

Scarness Country of Birth

Australia

91.1%

England

6.3%

India

1.2%

Germany

0.6%

China

0.4%

Canada

0.2%

France

0.2%

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

Scarness Religion

No Religion

45.6%

Catholic

17.4%

Anglican

16.1%

Not stated

9.7%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Baptist

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scarness Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

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

Scarness Languages Spoken at Home

Other

29.1%

IAL Punjabi

20.0%

Afrikaans

18.2%

French

9.1%

Hindi

7.3%

Other Chinese

5.5%

Mandarin

5.5%

Cantonese

5.5%

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

Scarness Employment

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Employed full-time

22.9% 647 people

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Employed part-time

16.2% 457 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 131 people

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Not in labour force

56.2% 1,585 people

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

Scarness Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.6%

Bachelor Degree

21.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

3.7%

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

Scarness Occupation

Professionals

27.7%

Community & Personal Service

22.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.0%

Sales Workers

7.6%

Managers

7.0%

Labourers

5.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Scarness Field of Study

Society & Culture

20.0%

Health

16.5%

Management & Commerce

16.4%

Engineering

14.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.7%

Education

9.4%

Architecture & Building

5.2%

Creative Arts

2.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Scarness Dwelling Types

Separate house

71.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

24.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scarness Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

12.7%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scarness Marital Status

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Married

36.6% 1,153

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Separated

4.9% 155

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Divorced

17.2% 541

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Widowed

7.9% 250

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Never married

33.3% 1,047

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scarness Ancestry

English

34.2%

Australian

29.0%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

8.5%

German

5.6%

Other

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

Italian

1.5%

Dutch

1.1%

Filipino

1.0%

New Zealander

0.9%

Chinese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scarness School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

30.3%

Primary — Government

30.1%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

Primary — Catholic

5.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.7%

Pre-school

5.3%

Secondary — Catholic

3.3%

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

Scarness Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

11.6% 781

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No need for assistance

88.4% 5,961

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

Scarness Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.0% 405

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 2,482

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scarness Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.1%

$300-$449/mo

4.1%

$450-$599/mo

4.1%

$600-$799/mo

5.3%

$800-$999/mo

9.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

0.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scarness How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.5%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Walked only

4.5%

Bicycle

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Bus

0.6%

Truck

0.6%

Other

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

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

Scarness Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.6%

1 vehicle

50.1%

2 vehicles

29.5%

3 vehicles

7.0%

4+ vehicles

2.8%

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

Scarness Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.9%

2 bedrooms

22.2%

3 bedrooms

52.8%

4 bedrooms

14.2%

5 bedrooms

2.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Scarness Population Mobility

19.4%

moved in the last year

51.6%

moved in the last 5 years

9.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scarness Indigenous Population

5.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

378

Indigenous residents

6,443

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scarness Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

546

Arthritis

218

Lung condition

211

Heart disease

161

Asthma

141

Diabetes

138

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Scarness Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scarness Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.4%

Couple — children under 15

26.6%

One parent — children under 15

14.6%

One parent — no children under 15

9.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scarness Military Service

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Previously served

5.4% 157

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Never served

94.6% 2,762

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Scarness Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 398

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Did not provide

86.2% 2,492

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scarness Children Ever Born

No children

28.0%

1 child

13.8%

2 children

31.6%

3 children

15.4%

4 children

8.0%

5+ children

3.2%

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

Scarness When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

102

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

106

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Scarness Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

31.1%

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

Scarness Household Size

1 person

37.6%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

6.7%

5 persons

2.6%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scarness Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,691

Moved from QLD

415

Moved — same area (SA2)

106

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from WA

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

Scarness Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.8%

Step family — no other children

14.5%

Blended family — no other children

7.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scarness Schools

schools nearby

government

969

avg ICSEA score

6,258

total students

Fraser Coast Anglican College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,010 students

1098

ICSEA

Star of the Sea Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 388 students

1010

ICSEA

Kawungan State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 877 students

976

ICSEA

Hervey Bay Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 105 students

970

ICSEA

Sandy Strait State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 706 students

965

ICSEA

Hervey Bay State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,280 students

963

ICSEA

Urangan State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,342 students

961

ICSEA

Pialba State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 367 students

901

ICSEA

Torquay State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 183 students

875

ICSEA

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

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Scarness Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $933/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 32.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Scarness

Your weekly income

≈ $4,043/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $633/wk

Rent share 32.2%

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Scarness vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,824 Income: $1,421/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 1,831 Income: $571/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 1,836 Income: $860/wk Rent: $560/wk

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Pop: 1,842 Income: $615/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,843 Income: $577/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 1,846 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $245/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scarness

What is the population of Scarness QLD?

The population of Scarness QLD is 3,646 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1980.9 people per km².Scarness is ranked #2,071 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Scarness?

The median personal income in Scarness QLD is $546 per week, or $28,392 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,254 per week.Scarness is ranked #7,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Scarness?

Median rent in Scarness QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 32.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Scarness ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Scarness?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scarness QLD is $1,244. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scarness?

The median age in Scarness QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scarness a good suburb to live in?

Scarness is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,646.The median income is $546/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.2% 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: 32525. All dollar figures in AUD.