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Severnlea QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Severnlea QLD is 382 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Severnlea is $626 per week ($32,552 per year). Median rent in Severnlea is $200 per week ($867 per month). Severnlea has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Severnlea has a population density of 13.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Severnlea is England. The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Severnlea is $1,311.

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Severnlea Population

residents (Census 2021)

Severnlea Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$626/wk

$32,552 per year

#6677 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,311/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Severnlea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (200) Female 47.8% (183)

Population Density

13.8

people per km²

382 people · 27.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,286

Family income/wk

Severnlea 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)

Severnlea Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.9% 62 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.1% 51 dwellings

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

Severnlea Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.9%

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

Severnlea Religion

Catholic

33.1%

No Religion

33.1%

Anglican

11.5%

Not stated

9.0%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Pentecostal

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Severnlea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Severnlea Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

70.0%

Other

30.0%

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

Severnlea Employment

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Employed full-time

31.1% 84 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 63 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 5 people

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Not in labour force

43.7% 118 people

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

Severnlea Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.9%

Bachelor Degree

22.5%

Postgraduate Degree

8.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Severnlea Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.2%

Managers

19.2%

Professionals

19.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.1%

Labourers

9.1%

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

Severnlea Field of Study

Engineering

20.2%

Society & Culture

17.4%

Education

13.8%

Health

13.8%

Management & Commerce

11.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.0%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

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

Severnlea Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Severnlea Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

16.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Severnlea Marital Status

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Married

58.3% 179

↔️

Separated

4.2% 13

📋

Divorced

7.5% 23

🕊️

Widowed

3.6% 11

👤

Never married

26.4% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Severnlea Ancestry

English

28.4%

Australian

21.3%

Italian

15.1%

Scottish

9.9%

Irish

8.5%

German

7.4%

Other

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Dutch

1.7%

Chinese

1.0%

Croatian

1.0%

Russian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Severnlea School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.9%

Secondary — Government

28.9%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Vocational Education

9.6%

Primary — Catholic

8.4%

Pre-school

4.8%

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

Severnlea Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 44

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 663

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

Severnlea Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.9% 56

—

Not a volunteer

80.1% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Severnlea Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

13.7%

$800-$999/mo

17.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Severnlea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Walked only

10.1%

Car (passenger)

2.3%

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

Severnlea Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.2%

2 vehicles

45.5%

3 vehicles

25.4%

4+ vehicles

11.9%

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

Severnlea Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.6%

2 bedrooms

12.2%

3 bedrooms

35.9%

4 bedrooms

35.9%

5 bedrooms

8.4%

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

Severnlea Population Mobility

8.4%

moved in the last year

32.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Severnlea Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

696

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Severnlea Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Severnlea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Severnlea Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.1%

Couple — no children

36.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Severnlea Military Service

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Previously served

1.4% 4

👤

Never served

98.6% 275

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Severnlea Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 49

—

Did not provide

82.5% 231

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Severnlea Children Ever Born

No children

29.2%

1 child

5.7%

2 children

30.2%

3 children

23.6%

4 children

11.3%

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

Severnlea When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Severnlea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

24.8%

15–29 hours

21.3%

30+ hours

12.1%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

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

Severnlea Household Size

1 person

19.4%

2 persons

46.3%

3 persons

12.7%

4 persons

12.7%

5 persons

6.7%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Severnlea Where Residents Moved From

Same address

315

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Severnlea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Severnlea Schools

schools nearby

government

962

avg ICSEA score

total students

Severnlea State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 29 students

962

ICSEA

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

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Severnlea Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,164/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.2%

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

If you earn X in Severnlea

Your weekly income

≈ $5,044/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $964/wk

Rent share 17.2%

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Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $80/wk

Severnlea vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Atkinsons Dam

Pop: 191 Income: $535/wk Rent: $285/wk

Carrington (Qld)

Pop: 191 Income: $804/wk Rent: $338/wk

Gargett

Pop: 191 Income: $808/wk Rent: $290/wk

Kiamba

Pop: 191 Income: $733/wk Rent: $413/wk

Moomin

Pop: 191 Income: $495/wk Rent: $270/wk

Mount Martin

Pop: 191 Income: $749/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Severnlea

What is the population of Severnlea QLD?

The population of Severnlea QLD is 382 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.8 people per km².Severnlea is ranked #5,511 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Severnlea?

The median personal income in Severnlea QLD is $626 per week, or $32,552 per year.The median household income is $1,164 per week.Family income is $1,286 per week.Severnlea is ranked #6,677 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Severnlea?

Median rent in Severnlea QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Severnlea ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Severnlea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Severnlea QLD is $1,311. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Severnlea?

The median age in Severnlea QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Severnlea a good suburb to live in?

Severnlea is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 382.The median income is $626/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 32542. All dollar figures in AUD.