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Southbrook QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Southbrook QLD is 626 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Southbrook is $696 per week ($36,192 per year). Median rent in Southbrook is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Southbrook has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Southbrook has a population density of 9.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Southbrook is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southbrook is $1,300.

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Southbrook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Southbrook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$696/wk

$36,192 per year

#5566 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Southbrook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (301) Female 51.6% (321)

Population Density

9.5

people per km²

626 people · 65.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Southbrook 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Southbrook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.4% 64 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.6% 77 dwellings

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

Southbrook Country of Birth

Australia

98.0%

Germany

2.0%

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

Southbrook Religion

No Religion

31.5%

Anglican

21.6%

Catholic

21.1%

Not stated

12.0%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christian (other)

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Lutheran

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Southbrook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Southbrook Employment

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Employed full-time

41.2% 175 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 86 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 16 people

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Not in labour force

34.8% 148 people

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

Southbrook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.8%

Postgraduate Degree

2.1%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Southbrook Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.1%

Professionals

21.6%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Managers

12.3%

Labourers

11.7%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

Sales Workers

2.5%

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

Southbrook Field of Study

Engineering

24.7%

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Education

14.9%

Health

13.6%

Society & Culture

8.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Architecture & Building

3.2%

Creative Arts

1.9%

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

Southbrook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Southbrook Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Southbrook Marital Status

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Married

52.9% 262

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Separated

4.0% 20

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Divorced

6.7% 33

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Widowed

6.1% 30

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Never married

30.3% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Southbrook Ancestry

English

34.4%

Australian

29.7%

German

10.4%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

7.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Other

1.6%

Chinese

0.6%

Dutch

0.6%

Hungarian

0.5%

New Zealander

0.5%

Polish

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Southbrook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.6%

Secondary — Government

27.6%

Primary — Catholic

11.0%

Vocational Education

9.4%

Pre-school

6.3%

Secondary — Catholic

5.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.4%

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

Southbrook Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.3% 36

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No need for assistance

96.7% 1,063

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

Southbrook Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.1% 78

—

Not a volunteer

81.9% 354

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Southbrook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$450-$599/mo

4.2%

$600-$799/mo

5.6%

$800-$999/mo

18.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Southbrook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.2%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Walked only

4.6%

Truck

2.9%

Other

2.1%

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

Southbrook Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.2%

2 vehicles

38.8%

3 vehicles

26.1%

4+ vehicles

14.9%

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

Southbrook Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

11.8%

3 bedrooms

44.6%

4 bedrooms

30.3%

5 bedrooms

6.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.1%

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

Southbrook Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

30.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Southbrook Indigenous Population

7.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,026

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Southbrook Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Southbrook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Southbrook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.2%

Couple — no children

26.3%

Couple — no children under 15

19.2%

One parent — children under 15

10.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Southbrook Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 9

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Never served

97.9% 427

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Southbrook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.7% 41

—

Did not provide

90.3% 381

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Southbrook Children Ever Born

No children

25.8%

1 child

10.7%

2 children

22.5%

3 children

23.6%

4 children

15.7%

5+ children

1.7%

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

Southbrook When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

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

Southbrook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Southbrook Household Size

1 person

16.8%

2 persons

38.1%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

7.9%

6+ persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Southbrook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

485

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Southbrook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

94.3%

Step family — no other children

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Southbrook Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,398/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Southbrook

Your weekly income

≈ $6,058/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $1,143/wk

Rent share 18.2%

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Southbrook vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Yelarbon

Pop: 313 Income: $487/wk Rent: $150/wk

Portsmith

Pop: 314 Income: $491/wk Rent: $280/wk

Boulia

Pop: 314 Income: $1,008/wk Rent: $138/wk

Ballandean

Pop: 316 Income: $661/wk Rent: $250/wk

Ridgewood (Qld)

Pop: 317 Income: $615/wk Rent: $280/wk

Tambo

Pop: 318 Income: $702/wk Rent: $144/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southbrook

What is the population of Southbrook QLD?

The population of Southbrook QLD is 626 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.5 people per km².Southbrook is ranked #4,674 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Southbrook?

The median personal income in Southbrook QLD is $696 per week, or $36,192 per year.The median household income is $1,398 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Southbrook is ranked #5,566 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Southbrook?

Median rent in Southbrook QLD is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Southbrook ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Southbrook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southbrook 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 Southbrook?

The median age in Southbrook QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Southbrook a good suburb to live in?

Southbrook is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 626.The median income is $696/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 32606. All dollar figures in AUD.