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Sexton QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sexton QLD is 187 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sexton is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Sexton is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Sexton has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Sexton has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sexton is $1,300.

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Sexton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sexton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$624/wk

$32,448 per year

#6707 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sexton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (96) Female 48.1% (89)

Population Density

3.0

people per km²

187 people · 61.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Sexton 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)

Sexton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.2% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.8% 26 dwellings

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

Sexton Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Sexton Religion

No Religion

39.0%

Catholic

18.7%

Not stated

15.0%

Anglican

12.3%

Uniting Church

7.0%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sexton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Sexton Employment

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Employed full-time

43.9% 54 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 25 people

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Unemployed

4.9% 6 people

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Not in labour force

30.9% 38 people

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

Sexton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.5%

Bachelor Degree

15.1%

Certificate I/II

9.4%

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

Sexton Occupation

Managers

30.2%

Professionals

20.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.0%

Clerical & Administrative

7.0%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Labourers

7.0%

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

Sexton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.1%

Engineering

17.0%

Education

14.9%

Agriculture & Environment

12.8%

Architecture & Building

12.8%

Society & Culture

10.6%

Health

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.4%

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

Sexton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sexton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sexton Marital Status

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Married

39.9% 63

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Separated

7.0% 11

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Divorced

7.0% 11

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Widowed

5.1% 8

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Never married

41.1% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sexton Ancestry

English

42.6%

Australian

29.9%

Scottish

12.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.4%

German

4.4%

Irish

4.4%

New Zealander

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sexton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

64.0%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Vocational Education

16.0%

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

Sexton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 15

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 300

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

Sexton Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.9% 22

—

Not a volunteer

83.1% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sexton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sexton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.2%

Car (passenger)

10.3%

Truck

8.8%

Walked only

8.8%

Did not go to work

8.8%

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

Sexton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.3%

2 vehicles

26.3%

3 vehicles

22.8%

4+ vehicles

24.6%

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

Sexton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.8%

3 bedrooms

52.6%

4 bedrooms

29.8%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

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

Sexton Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

43.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sexton Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

296

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sexton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Sexton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.9%

$1-$149/wk

11.0%

$300-$399/wk

11.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sexton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.4%

Couple — no children under 15

26.6%

Couple — no children

23.4%

One parent — children under 15

11.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sexton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 17

—

Did not provide

86.9% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sexton Children Ever Born

No children

52.6%

2 children

15.8%

3 children

31.6%

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

Sexton When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2018

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

Sexton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

9.5%

30+ hours

19.7%

Did not do domestic work

22.6%

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

Sexton Household Size

1 person

29.9%

2 persons

29.9%

3 persons

7.5%

4 persons

13.4%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sexton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

133

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Sexton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.6%

Blended family — no other children

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sexton Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,521/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Sexton

Your weekly income

≈ $6,591/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,211/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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Income: $662/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $691/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $703/wk Rent: $293/wk Save: $17/wk

Lowood

Income: $552/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $15/wk

Sexton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 94 Income: $575/wk Rent: $160/wk

Cypress Gardens

Pop: 94 Income: $409/wk Rent: $125/wk

Kaban

Pop: 94 Income: $441/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mount Carbine

Pop: 94 Income: $458/wk Rent: $200/wk

Silver Spur

Pop: 94 Income: $537/wk Rent: $300/wk

Tamrookum

Pop: 94 Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sexton

What is the population of Sexton QLD?

The population of Sexton QLD is 187 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Sexton is ranked #7,148 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sexton?

The median personal income in Sexton QLD is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,521 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Sexton is ranked #6,707 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sexton?

Median rent in Sexton QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sexton ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sexton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sexton QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sexton?

The median age in Sexton QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sexton a good suburb to live in?

Sexton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 187.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 32543. All dollar figures in AUD.