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Silky Oak QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Silky Oak QLD is 178 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Silky Oak is $804 per week ($41,808 per year). Median rent in Silky Oak is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Silky Oak has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Silky Oak has a population density of 8.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Silky Oak is $1,148.

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Silky Oak Population

residents (Census 2021)

Silky Oak Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$804/wk

$41,808 per year

#3564 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,148/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Silky Oak Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (88) Female 51.9% (95)

Population Density

8.4

people per km²

178 people · 21.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,792

Family income/wk

Silky Oak 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)

Silky Oak Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.0% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.0% 16 dwellings

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

Silky Oak Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Silky Oak Religion

Catholic

41.2%

No Religion

36.7%

Not stated

12.4%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Anglican

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Silky Oak Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.2%

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

Silky Oak Languages Spoken at Home

Other

66.7%

Italian

33.3%

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

Silky Oak Employment

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Employed full-time

37.2% 42 people

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Employed part-time

32.7% 37 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 4 people

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Not in labour force

26.5% 30 people

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

Silky Oak Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

74.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.3%

Bachelor Degree

7.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.7%

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

Silky Oak Occupation

Managers

32.6%

Professionals

19.6%

Labourers

17.4%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Sales Workers

6.5%

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

Silky Oak Field of Study

Engineering

42.4%

Education

15.2%

Health

12.1%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Management & Commerce

9.1%

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

Silky Oak Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Silky Oak Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

20.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Silky Oak Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 64

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Divorced

12.5% 16

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Widowed

7.8% 10

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Never married

29.7% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Silky Oak Ancestry

Australian

28.4%

English

18.5%

Italian

17.2%

Scottish

10.3%

Irish

7.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.0%

Other

6.0%

Maltese

1.7%

Filipino

1.3%

German

1.3%

New Zealander

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Silky Oak School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

42.2%

Primary — Government

37.8%

Pre-school

6.7%

Primary — Catholic

6.7%

Secondary — Catholic

6.7%

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

Silky Oak Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 14

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No need for assistance

95.7% 310

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

Silky Oak Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.6% 15

—

Not a volunteer

87.4% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Silky Oak Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Silky Oak How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.0%

Did not go to work

19.7%

Bus

8.5%

Walked only

5.6%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

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

Silky Oak Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.8%

1 vehicle

22.2%

2 vehicles

36.5%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Silky Oak Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

60.7%

4 bedrooms

24.6%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

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

Silky Oak Population Mobility

13.8%

moved in the last year

32.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Silky Oak Indigenous Population

9.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

285

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Silky Oak Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Silky Oak Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

28.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Silky Oak Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.5%

Couple — no children

30.5%

One parent — children under 15

16.3%

Couple — no children under 15

9.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Silky Oak Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.6% 9

—

Did not provide

92.4% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Silky Oak Children Ever Born

No children

12.5%

1 child

10.0%

2 children

15.0%

3 children

45.0%

4 children

7.5%

5+ children

10.0%

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

Silky Oak When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

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

Silky Oak Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

35.3%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

21.8%

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

Silky Oak Household Size

1 person

24.6%

2 persons

36.9%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

10.8%

5 persons

9.2%

6+ persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Silky Oak Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Silky Oak Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.3%

Step family — no other children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Silky Oak Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,343/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Silky Oak

Your weekly income

≈ $5,820/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,093/wk

Rent share 18.6%

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Silky Oak vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Boompa

Pop: 89 Income: $528/wk Rent: $200/wk

Formartin

Pop: 89 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $150/wk

Gundiah

Pop: 89 Income: $413/wk Rent: $180/wk

Kokotungo

Pop: 89 Income: $843/wk Rent: $250/wk

Laguna Quays

Pop: 89 Income: $474/wk Rent: $210/wk

Lamington (Qld)

Pop: 89 Income: $877/wk Rent: $326/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Silky Oak

What is the population of Silky Oak QLD?

The population of Silky Oak QLD is 178 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.4 people per km².Silky Oak is ranked #7,281 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Silky Oak?

The median personal income in Silky Oak QLD is $804 per week, or $41,808 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.Silky Oak is ranked #3,564 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Silky Oak?

Median rent in Silky Oak QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Silky Oak ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Silky Oak?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Silky Oak QLD is $1,148. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Silky Oak?

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

Is Silky Oak a good suburb to live in?

Silky Oak is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 178.The median income is $804/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 32562. All dollar figures in AUD.