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Shell Pocket QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Shell Pocket QLD is 83 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shell Pocket is $519 per week ($26,988 per year). Median rent in Shell Pocket is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Shell Pocket has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Shell Pocket has a population density of 15.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shell Pocket is $1,560.

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Shell Pocket Population

residents (Census 2021)

Shell Pocket Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$519/wk

$26,988 per year

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Shell Pocket Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (45) Female 48.9% (43)

Population Density

15.4

people per km²

83 people · 5.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,499

Family income/wk

Shell Pocket Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Shell Pocket Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 10 dwellings

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

Shell Pocket Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Shell Pocket Religion

No Religion

54.3%

Not stated

21.0%

Catholic

13.6%

Anglican

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Shell Pocket Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Shell Pocket Employment

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Employed full-time

24.2% 15 people

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Employed part-time

33.9% 21 people

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Unemployed

8.1% 5 people

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Not in labour force

33.9% 21 people

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

Shell Pocket Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.6%

Certificate I/II

17.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.8%

Bachelor Degree

10.3%

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

Shell Pocket Occupation

Professionals

63.6%

Community & Personal Service

36.4%

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

Shell Pocket Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

41.7%

Health

33.3%

Education

25.0%

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

Shell Pocket Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Shell Pocket Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.4%

$650-$799/wk

15.4%

$800-$999/wk

23.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

30.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Shell Pocket Marital Status

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Married

40.6% 28

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Divorced

5.8% 4

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Widowed

4.3% 3

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Never married

49.3% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Shell Pocket Ancestry

English

31.9%

Australian

15.9%

Italian

11.5%

Irish

10.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.8%

Scottish

6.2%

Other

6.2%

German

3.5%

Korean

2.7%

Maltese

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Shell Pocket School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Shell Pocket Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.0% 12

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No need for assistance

91.0% 121

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

Shell Pocket Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.2% 11

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Shell Pocket Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

57.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Shell Pocket How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.9%

Did not go to work

16.1%

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

Shell Pocket Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.0%

2 vehicles

35.1%

3 vehicles

21.6%

4+ vehicles

16.2%

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

Shell Pocket Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.2%

3 bedrooms

51.5%

4 bedrooms

27.3%

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

Shell Pocket Population Mobility

5.4%

moved in the last year

11.5%

moved in the last 5 years

12.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Shell Pocket Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

135

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Shell Pocket Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Shell Pocket Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

14.3%

$300-$399/wk

10.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Shell Pocket Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.3%

Couple — no children

34.0%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Shell Pocket Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.2% 14

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Did not provide

78.8% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Shell Pocket Children Ever Born

No children

57.1%

3 children

42.9%

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

Shell Pocket Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.8%

5–14 hours

39.3%

15–29 hours

11.5%

30+ hours

14.8%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

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

Shell Pocket Household Size

1 person

34.5%

2 persons

37.9%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Shell Pocket Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Shell Pocket Schools

schools nearby

government

918

avg ICSEA score

total students

El Arish State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 32 students

918

ICSEA

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

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Shell Pocket Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.7%

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

If you earn X in Shell Pocket

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $825/wk

Rent share 26.7%

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Shell Pocket vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Givelda

Pop: 42 Income: $593/wk Rent: $363/wk

Grapetree

Pop: 42 Income: $674/wk Rent: $225/wk

Passchendaele

Pop: 42 Income: $440/wk Rent: $95/wk

Speedwell

Pop: 42 Income: $389/wk Rent: $220/wk

Theresa Creek (Qld)

Pop: 42 Income: $899/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 43 Income: $1,166/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shell Pocket

What is the population of Shell Pocket QLD?

The population of Shell Pocket QLD is 83 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Shell Pocket?

The median personal income in Shell Pocket QLD is $519 per week, or $26,988 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,499 per week.

How much is rent in Shell Pocket?

Median rent in Shell Pocket QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Shell Pocket?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shell Pocket QLD is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shell Pocket?

The median age in Shell Pocket QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shell Pocket a good suburb to live in?

Shell Pocket is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 83.The median income is $519/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 32551. All dollar figures in AUD.