Suburbs South Kolan

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South Kolan QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of South Kolan QLD is 1,258 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Kolan is $636 per week ($33,072 per year). Median rent in South Kolan is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). South Kolan has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. South Kolan has a population density of 11.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Kolan 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 South Kolan is $1,300.

There were 193 recorded offences in South Kolan in 2025-26, a rate of 153 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (53 offences).

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📍 South Kolan, Queensland — 24.9282°S, 152.1772°E

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South Kolan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

South Kolan Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$636/wk
$33,072 per year
#6506 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
#5374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

South Kolan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (658) Female 47.5% (595)

Population Density

11.0
people per km²
1,258 people · 114.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,588
Family income/wk

South Kolan 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)

South Kolan Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
49.5% 180 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
50.5% 184 dwellings

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

South Kolan Country of Birth

Australia
96.5%
England
3.5%

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

South Kolan Religion

No Religion
46.1%
Catholic
13.7%
Anglican
13.3%
Not stated
11.5%
Uniting Church
6.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.8%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Lutheran
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Kolan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.6%

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

South Kolan Languages Spoken at Home

Other
77.8%
Thai
22.2%

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

South Kolan Employment

💼
Employed full-time
35.7% 333 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.7% 193 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.7% 25 people
🏠
Not in labour force
40.9% 382 people

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

South Kolan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.6%
Bachelor Degree
17.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.9%
Certificate I/II
5.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Postgraduate Degree
2.4%

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

South Kolan Occupation

Professionals
19.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.5%
Labourers
16.4%
Community & Personal Service
13.1%
Managers
10.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.9%
Sales Workers
4.0%

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

South Kolan Field of Study

Engineering
23.9%
Management & Commerce
15.7%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Education
11.1%
Health
10.8%
Architecture & Building
9.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.9%
Agriculture & Environment
4.6%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.0%

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

South Kolan Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Kolan Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
0.7%
$4,000+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Kolan Marital Status

💍
Married
52.8% 561
↔️
Separated
3.7% 39
📋
Divorced
9.3% 99
🕊️
Widowed
4.2% 45
👤
Never married
29.9% 318

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Kolan Ancestry

Australian
32.9%
English
32.6%
Irish
7.6%
Scottish
7.5%
German
5.9%
Other
5.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.5%
Dutch
1.4%
Italian
1.2%
Chinese
0.6%
Welsh
0.6%
New Zealander
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Kolan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.6%
Secondary — Government
37.1%
Vocational Education
8.1%
Primary — Catholic
4.5%
Secondary — Catholic
4.1%
Pre-school
4.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
1.8%

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

South Kolan Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.4% 174
✅
No need for assistance
92.6% 2,167

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

South Kolan Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.1% 165
—
Not a volunteer
82.9% 801

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Kolan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
10.4%
$800-$999/mo
17.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Kolan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.8%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
7.2%
Walked only
5.2%
Truck
1.4%
Bus
1.0%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%

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

South Kolan Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.7%
1 vehicle
23.0%
2 vehicles
43.1%
3 vehicles
18.0%
4+ vehicles
15.2%

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

South Kolan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.4%
2 bedrooms
11.0%
3 bedrooms
50.5%
4 bedrooms
31.3%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

South Kolan Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
33.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Kolan Indigenous Population

5.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
129
Indigenous residents
2,224
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Kolan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
137
Arthritis
65
Diabetes
51
Asthma
42
Heart disease
41
Lung condition
34
Cancer
23
Stroke
22
Kidney disease
12
Dementia
3

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

South Kolan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
8.2%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Kolan Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.0%
Couple — children under 15
34.6%
Couple — no children under 15
16.0%
One parent — children under 15
7.6%
One parent — no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Kolan Military Service

🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.3% 3
🏅
Previously served
5.2% 51
👤
Never served
94.5% 931

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

South Kolan Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 132
—
Did not provide
86.3% 830

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Kolan Children Ever Born

No children
27.5%
1 child
10.3%
2 children
30.4%
3 children
20.5%
4 children
10.7%
5+ children
0.7%

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

South Kolan When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951–1960
8
1961–1970
21
1971–1980
21
1981–1990
13
2001–2010
21
2011–2015
13
2016
5
2019
3
2020
3

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

South Kolan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.3%
5–14 hours
27.9%
15–29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

South Kolan Household Size

1 person
18.4%
2 persons
41.4%
3 persons
14.9%
4 persons
15.8%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Kolan Where Residents Moved From

Same address
959
Moved from QLD
91
Moved from overseas
35
Moved — same area (SA2)
24
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from NSW
6

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

South Kolan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.8%
Step family — no other children
14.1%
Blended family — no other children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Kolan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 193 total

Theft
53
Domestic Violence
28
Traffic
26
Break & Enter
18
Assault
18
Property Damage
14
Sexual Offences
10
Weapons
10
Drug Offences
10
Fraud
6

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

South Kolan Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
951
avg ICSEA score
55
total students
Kolan South State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 55 students
951
ICSEA

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

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South Kolan Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,487/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.8%

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

If you earn X in South Kolan

≈ $6,444/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,207/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Ipswich
Income: $593/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $30/wk
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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $80/wk
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Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $60/wk
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Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $80/wk
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Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $50/wk
Goombungee
Income: $595/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $30/wk
Mossman
Income: $625/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $30/wk

South Kolan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Lakes Creek
Pop: 633 Income: $855/wk Rent: $250/wk
Murphys Creek (Qld)
Pop: 633 Income: $694/wk Rent: $290/wk
Lockhart River
Pop: 640 Income: $420/wk Rent: $125/wk
Preston (Lockyer Valley - Qld)
Pop: 644 Income: $1,087/wk Rent: $420/wk
Summerholm
Pop: 646 Income: $716/wk Rent: $355/wk
Araluen (Qld)
Pop: 649 Income: $616/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Kolan

What is the population of South Kolan QLD?

The population of South Kolan QLD is 1,258 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.0 people per km².South Kolan is ranked #3,644 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Kolan?

The median personal income in South Kolan QLD is $636 per week, or $33,072 per year.The median household income is $1,487 per week.Family income is $1,588 per week.South Kolan is ranked #6,506 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Kolan?

Median rent in South Kolan QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Kolan ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Kolan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Kolan 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 South Kolan?

The median age in South Kolan QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Kolan a good suburb to live in?

South Kolan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,258.The median income is $636/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% 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: 32593. All dollar figures in AUD.