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Shailer Park QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Shailer Park QLD is 12,182 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shailer Park is $925 per week ($48,100 per year). Median rent in Shailer Park is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Shailer Park has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Shailer Park has a population density of 1504.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Shailer Park is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shailer Park is $1,993.

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Shailer Park Population

residents (Census 2021)

Shailer Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$925/wk

$48,100 per year

#1850 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,993/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Shailer Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (6,052) Female 50.3% (6,127)

Population Density

1504.6

people per km²

12,182 people · 8.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,384

Family income/wk

Shailer Park 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)

Shailer Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

35.0% 1,143 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.0% 2,122 dwellings

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

Shailer Park Country of Birth

Australia

87.9%

England

6.8%

India

1.4%

China

1.2%

Germany

0.6%

Canada

0.5%

Fiji

0.5%

Afghanistan

0.5%

Iran

0.3%

Greece

0.3%

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

Shailer Park Religion

No Religion

47.5%

Catholic

20.4%

Anglican

11.4%

Not stated

5.7%

Christian (other)

5.1%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Baptist

3.3%

Pentecostal

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Shailer Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Shailer Park Languages Spoken at Home

Other

33.9%

Mandarin

19.3%

Korean

10.8%

Hindi

8.3%

Spanish

7.9%

SAL Tot

6.7%

Afrikaans

6.7%

Cantonese

6.3%

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

Shailer Park Employment

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Employed full-time

45.5% 4,083 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 1,953 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 327 people

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Not in labour force

29.1% 2,613 people

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

Shailer Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.6%

Bachelor Degree

28.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Postgraduate Degree

7.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Shailer Park Occupation

Professionals

28.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.4%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Managers

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.7%

Sales Workers

5.4%

Labourers

4.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.8%

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

Shailer Park Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.8%

Engineering

17.4%

Society & Culture

12.6%

Education

10.7%

Health

10.3%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Creative Arts

4.1%

Information Technology

3.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

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

Shailer Park Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Shailer Park Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Shailer Park Marital Status

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Married

53.9% 5,276

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Separated

2.8% 276

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Divorced

8.3% 810

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Widowed

2.8% 278

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Never married

32.2% 3,148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Shailer Park Ancestry

English

31.8%

Australian

26.4%

Other

9.5%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

8.2%

German

4.2%

Chinese

2.7%

Italian

2.0%

Maori

1.9%

Dutch

1.7%

Indian

1.6%

New Zealander

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Shailer Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.8%

Secondary — Government

17.6%

Vocational Education

10.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Pre-school

9.2%

Secondary — Catholic

9.0%

Primary — Catholic

9.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.5%

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

Shailer Park Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.8% 1,132

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No need for assistance

95.2% 22,423

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

Shailer Park Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.7% 1,390

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 8,088

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Shailer Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.9%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Shailer Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.1%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Bus

2.9%

Truck

1.0%

Walked only

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Train

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Bicycle

0.1%

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

Shailer Park Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.9%

1 vehicle

24.3%

2 vehicles

43.9%

3 vehicles

18.7%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Shailer Park Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.4%

2 bedrooms

7.0%

3 bedrooms

30.4%

4 bedrooms

46.7%

5 bedrooms

13.0%

6+ bedrooms

2.6%

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

Shailer Park Population Mobility

12.2%

moved in the last year

37.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Shailer Park Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

494

Indigenous residents

23,196

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Shailer Park Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,056

Asthma

491

Arthritis

365

Diabetes

302

Heart disease

297

Lung condition

171

Cancer

154

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Shailer Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Shailer Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.8%

Couple — no children

25.1%

Couple — no children under 15

19.9%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Shailer Park Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 6

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 6

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Previously served

3.2% 304

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Never served

96.7% 9,173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Shailer Park Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.7% 1,201

—

Did not provide

87.3% 8,252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Shailer Park Children Ever Born

No children

29.2%

1 child

13.7%

2 children

33.9%

3 children

16.1%

4 children

5.5%

5+ children

1.7%

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

Shailer Park When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

237

1971–1980

399

1981–1990

598

1991–2000

483

2001–2010

942

2011–2015

395

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Shailer Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.6%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.6%

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

Shailer Park Household Size

1 person

14.7%

2 persons

33.9%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

20.4%

5 persons

7.4%

6+ persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Shailer Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address

10,261

Moved from QLD

1,073

Moved — same area (SA2)

134

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

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

Shailer Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.9%

Step family — no other children

9.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Step family — other children present

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Shailer Park Schools

schools nearby

government

1024

avg ICSEA score

6,820

total students

John Paul College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 2,235 students

1117

ICSEA

St Edward the Confessor School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 542 students

1068

ICSEA

St Matthew's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 561 students

1055

ICSEA

Chisholm Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 932 students

1043

ICSEA

Kimberley Park State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 667 students

1034

ICSEA

Shailer Park State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 958 students

998

ICSEA

Shailer Park State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 447 students

994

ICSEA

Ohana College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 237 students

964

ICSEA

Daisy Hill State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 241 students

940

ICSEA

The BUSY School - Shailer Park Campus Independent

Secondary

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

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Shailer Park Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,227/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.4%

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

If you earn X in Shailer Park

Your weekly income

≈ $9,650/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,817/wk

Rent share 18.4%

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Shailer Park vs State & National Average

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Pop: 6,105 Income: $950/wk Rent: $410/wk

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Pop: 6,133 Income: $834/wk Rent: $425/wk

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Pop: 6,152 Income: $751/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 6,170 Income: $775/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 6,175 Income: $629/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shailer Park

What is the population of Shailer Park QLD?

The population of Shailer Park QLD is 12,182 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1504.6 people per km².Shailer Park is ranked #444 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shailer Park?

The median personal income in Shailer Park QLD is $925 per week, or $48,100 per year.The median household income is $2,227 per week.Family income is $2,384 per week.Shailer Park is ranked #1,850 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shailer Park?

Median rent in Shailer Park QLD is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Shailer Park ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shailer Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shailer Park QLD is $1,993. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shailer Park?

The median age in Shailer Park QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shailer Park a good suburb to live in?

Shailer Park is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 12,182.The median income is $925/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% 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: 32544. All dollar figures in AUD.