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Scrubby Mountain QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Scrubby Mountain QLD is 203 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scrubby Mountain is $884 per week ($45,968 per year). Median rent in Scrubby Mountain is $160 per week ($693 per month). Scrubby Mountain has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Scrubby Mountain has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scrubby Mountain is $1,733.

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Scrubby Mountain Population

residents (Census 2021)

Scrubby Mountain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$884/wk

$45,968 per year

#2325 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Scrubby Mountain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (104) Female 49.8% (103)

Population Density

4.0

people per km²

203 people · 50.8 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,374

Family income/wk

Scrubby Mountain 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Scrubby Mountain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

28.3% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

71.7% 33 dwellings

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

Scrubby Mountain Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Scrubby Mountain Religion

No Religion

25.9%

Catholic

19.9%

Anglican

19.9%

Not stated

15.9%

Christian (other)

8.5%

Pentecostal

5.0%

Lutheran

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.6%

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

Scrubby Mountain Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

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

Scrubby Mountain Employment

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Employed full-time

54.1% 66 people

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Employed part-time

31.1% 38 people

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Not in labour force

14.8% 18 people

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

Scrubby Mountain Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.9%

Certificate I/II

9.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

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

Scrubby Mountain Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Professionals

18.3%

Clerical & Administrative

16.7%

Labourers

15.0%

Managers

11.7%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Sales Workers

8.3%

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

Scrubby Mountain Field of Study

Engineering

24.5%

Management & Commerce

22.4%

Agriculture & Environment

12.2%

Health

12.2%

Society & Culture

8.2%

Architecture & Building

8.2%

Creative Arts

6.1%

Education

6.1%

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

Scrubby Mountain Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

25.0%

$4,000+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Marital Status

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Married

63.9% 94

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Divorced

8.2% 12

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Never married

27.9% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Ancestry

Australian

34.8%

English

28.1%

Irish

9.4%

German

6.7%

Other

5.4%

South African

4.5%

New Zealander

3.1%

Scottish

3.1%

Polish

1.8%

Welsh

1.8%

Filipino

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scrubby Mountain School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.5%

Primary — Catholic

17.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.6%

Secondary — Government

9.8%

Vocational Education

9.8%

Pre-school

7.3%

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

Scrubby Mountain Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.9% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.1% 338

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

Scrubby Mountain Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.4% 24

—

Not a volunteer

80.6% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

39.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

43.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scrubby Mountain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Truck

6.7%

Walked only

3.3%

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

Scrubby Mountain Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.6%

2 vehicles

26.8%

3 vehicles

21.4%

4+ vehicles

32.1%

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

Scrubby Mountain Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.8%

3 bedrooms

24.6%

4 bedrooms

50.7%

5 bedrooms

11.6%

6+ bedrooms

7.2%

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

Scrubby Mountain Population Mobility

17.9%

moved in the last year

38.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

359

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Scrubby Mountain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

2.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

14.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.1%

Couple — no children

25.2%

Couple — no children under 15

11.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 13

—

Did not provide

89.4% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Children Ever Born

No children

25.5%

1 child

5.5%

2 children

34.5%

3 children

27.3%

4 children

7.3%

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

Scrubby Mountain When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2017

2020

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

Scrubby Mountain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.9%

5–14 hours

35.7%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.7%

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

Scrubby Mountain Household Size

1 person

10.2%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

20.3%

5 persons

8.5%

6+ persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Where Residents Moved From

Same address

138

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Scrubby Mountain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.7%

Blended family — no other children

13.3%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scrubby Mountain Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,083/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.7%

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

If you earn X in Scrubby Mountain

Your weekly income

≈ $9,026/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,923/wk

Rent share 7.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $40/wk

Scrubby Mountain vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Merritts Creek

Pop: 102 Income: $914/wk Rent: $485/wk

Nundubbermere

Pop: 102 Income: $484/wk Rent: $280/wk

Springside (Qld)

Pop: 102 Income: $710/wk Rent: $280/wk

Dixalea

Pop: 102 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $75/wk

Mondure

Pop: 102 Income: $525/wk Rent: $65/wk

Alabama Hill

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scrubby Mountain

What is the population of Scrubby Mountain QLD?

The population of Scrubby Mountain QLD is 203 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².Scrubby Mountain is ranked #6,930 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Scrubby Mountain?

The median personal income in Scrubby Mountain QLD is $884 per week, or $45,968 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.Scrubby Mountain is ranked #2,325 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Scrubby Mountain?

Median rent in Scrubby Mountain QLD is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Scrubby Mountain ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Scrubby Mountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scrubby Mountain QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scrubby Mountain?

The median age in Scrubby Mountain QLD is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scrubby Mountain a good suburb to live in?

Scrubby Mountain is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 203.The median income is $884/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% 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: 32531. All dollar figures in AUD.