Suburbs Smithlea

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Smithlea QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Smithlea QLD is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Smithlea is $369 per week ($19,188 per year). Median rent in Smithlea is $140 per week ($607 per month). Smithlea has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Smithlea has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smithlea is $1,300.

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📍 Smithlea, Queensland — 28.8000°S, 151.0736°E

Crime: Low Med High

Smithlea Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Smithlea Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$369/wk
$19,188 per year
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Median Rent
$140/wk
$607 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Smithlea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.2% (19) Female 54.8% (23)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
41 people · 84.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Smithlea Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Smithlea Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.0% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.0% 3 dwellings

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

Smithlea Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Smithlea Religion

Anglican
33.3%
Catholic
33.3%
No Religion
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Smithlea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
45.0%

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

Smithlea Employment

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Employed full-time
55.6% 15 people
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Not in labour force
44.4% 12 people

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

Smithlea Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.3%
Certificate III/IV
27.3%

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

Smithlea Occupation

Managers
62.5%
Labourers
37.5%

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

Smithlea Field of Study

Health
57.1%
Agriculture & Environment
42.9%

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

Smithlea Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Smithlea Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
50.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Smithlea Marital Status

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Married
76.5% 26
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Divorced
8.8% 3
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Never married
14.7% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Smithlea Ancestry

English
36.7%
Australian
28.3%
Irish
20.0%
Scottish
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Smithlea School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Smithlea Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 79

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

Smithlea Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
29.0% 9
—
Not a volunteer
71.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Smithlea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Smithlea Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3 vehicles
35.0%

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

Smithlea Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
35.0%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
15.0%

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

Smithlea Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
13.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Smithlea Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
78
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Smithlea Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Smithlea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.0%
$150-$299/wk
32.0%
$300-$399/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Smithlea Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.4%
Couple — children under 15
28.9%
Couple — no children under 15
13.2%
One parent — no children under 15
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Smithlea Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 4
—
Did not provide
87.5% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Smithlea Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Smithlea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
21.9%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
15.6%

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

Smithlea Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
55.6%
4 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Smithlea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Smithlea Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,291/wk
Median Rent $140/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.8%

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

If you earn X in Smithlea

≈ $5,594/month
Median rent $140/wk
Left after rent $1,151/wk
Rent share 10.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $341/wk Rent: $115/wk Save: $25/wk
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Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $20/wk
Aurukun
Income: $331/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $15/wk
Palm Island
Income: $384/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $15/wk
Doomadgee
Income: $354/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $20/wk
Cherbourg
Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $40/wk
Woorabinda
Income: $361/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $20/wk

Smithlea vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Canning Creek
Pop: 21 Income: $537/wk Rent: $380/wk
Cattle Creek (Toowoomba - Qld)
Pop: 21 Income: $575/wk Rent: $150/wk
Epsom (Qld)
Pop: 21 Income: $1,312/wk
Georgina (Qld)
Pop: 21 Income: $784/wk
Gooroolba
Pop: 21 Income: $575/wk
Kents Pocket
Pop: 21 Income: $483/wk

Compare Smithlea

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smithlea

What is the population of Smithlea QLD?

The population of Smithlea QLD is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Smithlea?

The median personal income in Smithlea QLD is $369 per week, or $19,188 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Smithlea?

Median rent in Smithlea QLD is $140 per week ($607 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Smithlea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smithlea 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 Smithlea?

The median age in Smithlea QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Smithlea a good suburb to live in?

Smithlea is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 41.The median income is $369/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% 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: 32580. All dollar figures in AUD.