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Slade Point QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Slade Point QLD is 3,450 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Slade Point is $781 per week ($40,612 per year). Median rent in Slade Point is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Slade Point has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Slade Point has a population density of 452.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Slade Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Slade Point is $1,517.

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Slade Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Slade Point Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$781/wk

$40,612 per year

#3921 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Slade Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (1,672) Female 51.6% (1,783)

Population Density

452.8

people per km²

3,450 people · 7.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,902

Family income/wk

Slade Point 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)

Slade Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.1% 392 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.9% 458 dwellings

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

Slade Point Country of Birth

Australia

97.5%

England

2.2%

Germany

0.3%

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

Slade Point Religion

No Religion

45.9%

Catholic

18.3%

Anglican

13.5%

Not stated

11.1%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Pentecostal

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Slade Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Slade Point Languages Spoken at Home

Other

33.3%

Australian Indigenous

15.6%

SAL Tagalog

12.5%

SAL Tot

12.5%

Spanish

9.4%

French

5.2%

German

4.2%

Italian

4.2%

Mandarin

3.1%

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

Slade Point Employment

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Employed full-time

40.1% 964 people

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Employed part-time

21.4% 514 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 94 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.6% 831 people

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

Slade Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.8%

Bachelor Degree

17.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

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

Slade Point Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.6%

Professionals

21.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Managers

9.5%

Labourers

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Sales Workers

4.8%

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

Slade Point Field of Study

Engineering

25.9%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Health

10.0%

Education

9.2%

Architecture & Building

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Information Technology

0.8%

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

Slade Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Slade Point Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Slade Point Marital Status

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Married

40.5% 1,115

↔️

Separated

3.7% 101

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Divorced

12.4% 341

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 142

👤

Never married

38.3% 1,053

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Slade Point Ancestry

English

28.7%

Australian

27.2%

Other

10.2%

Scottish

8.6%

Irish

8.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.9%

German

4.6%

Italian

1.4%

Dutch

1.3%

Maori

1.0%

Maltese

1.0%

Filipino

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Slade Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.0%

Secondary — Government

25.7%

Vocational Education

9.8%

Pre-school

9.2%

Primary — Catholic

8.7%

Secondary — Catholic

7.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

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

Slade Point Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 391

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 5,906

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

Slade Point Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.6% 339

—

Not a volunteer

86.4% 2,150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Slade Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.5%

$300-$449/mo

1.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.8%

$800-$999/mo

9.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Slade Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.9%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Bus

1.5%

Walked only

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.1%

Truck

0.9%

Other

0.7%

Bicycle

0.4%

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

Slade Point Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.3%

1 vehicle

35.6%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

14.1%

4+ vehicles

7.3%

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

Slade Point Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

55.1%

4 bedrooms

21.6%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

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

Slade Point Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

39.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Slade Point Indigenous Population

15.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

964

Indigenous residents

5,424

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Slade Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

317

Arthritis

116

Asthma

102

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Slade Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Slade Point Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.4%

Couple — no children

29.0%

One parent — children under 15

16.1%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Slade Point Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 70

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Never served

97.2% 2,433

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Slade Point Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 361

—

Did not provide

85.4% 2,119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Slade Point Children Ever Born

No children

25.8%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

27.1%

3 children

21.0%

4 children

9.4%

5+ children

2.6%

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

Slade Point When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Slade Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

11.0%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

29.1%

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

Slade Point Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

38.1%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

11.0%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Slade Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,657

Moved from QLD

337

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Slade Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.3%

Step family — no other children

14.4%

Blended family — no other children

7.7%

Step family — other children present

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Slade Point Schools

schools nearby

government

909

avg ICSEA score

623

total students

MacKillop Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 149 students

990

ICSEA

Andergrove State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 270 students

887

ICSEA

Slade Point State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 204 students

850

ICSEA

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

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Slade Point Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,533/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Slade Point

Your weekly income

≈ $6,643/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,233/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Income: $698/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $70/wk

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Income: $921/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $651/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $35/wk

Wandal

Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

Heatley

Income: $662/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

Tivoli

Income: $691/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $735/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $703/wk Rent: $293/wk Save: $7/wk

Slade Point vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Rockyview

Pop: 1,735 Income: $1,141/wk Rent: $480/wk

Murray

Pop: 1,739 Income: $1,302/wk Rent: $107/wk

Cooran

Pop: 1,756 Income: $628/wk Rent: $385/wk

East Innisfail

Pop: 1,757 Income: $628/wk Rent: $255/wk

Sheldon

Pop: 1,762 Income: $849/wk Rent: $473/wk

Tallebudgera Valley

Pop: 1,762 Income: $753/wk Rent: $373/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slade Point

What is the population of Slade Point QLD?

The population of Slade Point QLD is 3,450 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 452.8 people per km².Slade Point is ranked #2,158 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Slade Point?

The median personal income in Slade Point QLD is $781 per week, or $40,612 per year.The median household income is $1,533 per week.Family income is $1,902 per week.Slade Point is ranked #3,921 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Slade Point?

Median rent in Slade Point QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Slade Point ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Slade Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Slade Point QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Slade Point?

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

Is Slade Point a good suburb to live in?

Slade Point is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,450.The median income is $781/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 32577. All dollar figures in AUD.