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Southern Cross QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Southern Cross QLD is 575 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Southern Cross is $745 per week ($38,740 per year). Median rent in Southern Cross is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Southern Cross has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Southern Cross has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southern Cross is $1,636.

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Southern Cross Population

residents (Census 2021)

Southern Cross Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$745/wk

$38,740 per year

#4636 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

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,636/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Southern Cross Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (289) Female 50.2% (291)

Population Density

2.4

people per km²

575 people · 238.7 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,055

Family income/wk

Southern Cross 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)

Southern Cross Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.3% 80 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.7% 89 dwellings

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

Southern Cross Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Southern Cross Religion

No Religion

36.3%

Catholic

19.5%

Anglican

16.8%

Not stated

10.2%

Uniting Church

8.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.8%

Baptist

2.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Southern Cross Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Southern Cross Employment

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Employed full-time

43.8% 161 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 80 people

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Unemployed

0.8% 3 people

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Not in labour force

33.7% 124 people

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

Southern Cross Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.5%

Bachelor Degree

9.7%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

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

Southern Cross Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Professionals

12.9%

Labourers

7.1%

Managers

5.2%

Sales Workers

1.9%

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

Southern Cross Field of Study

Engineering

29.7%

Health

15.9%

Management & Commerce

12.3%

Education

11.6%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

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

Southern Cross Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Southern Cross Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Southern Cross Marital Status

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Married

55.8% 258

↔️

Separated

3.7% 17

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Divorced

9.5% 44

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Widowed

3.5% 16

👤

Never married

27.5% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Southern Cross Ancestry

Australian

37.3%

English

33.0%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

6.5%

German

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

Italian

2.1%

Chinese

1.2%

Other

1.2%

South African

0.8%

Indian

0.7%

Maori

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Southern Cross School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.9%

Secondary — Catholic

12.1%

Pre-school

9.8%

Secondary — Government

9.8%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

Vocational Education

6.1%

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

Southern Cross Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 46

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 1,000

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

Southern Cross Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.9% 89

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 318

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Southern Cross Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

3.9%

$600-$799/mo

6.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Southern Cross How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Bus

5.3%

Truck

1.6%

Walked only

1.6%

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

Southern Cross Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.8%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

21.8%

4+ vehicles

16.1%

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

Southern Cross Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

38.9%

4 bedrooms

34.8%

5 bedrooms

10.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Southern Cross Population Mobility

11.8%

moved in the last year

34.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Southern Cross Indigenous Population

7.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

999

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Southern Cross Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Dementia

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

Southern Cross Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Southern Cross Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.9%

Couple — no children

31.6%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.8%

One parent — no children under 15

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Southern Cross Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 19

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Never served

95.3% 389

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Southern Cross Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 59

—

Did not provide

85.5% 348

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Southern Cross Children Ever Born

No children

16.5%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

42.4%

3 children

28.2%

4 children

1.8%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Southern Cross When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Southern Cross Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

16.6%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.3%

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

Southern Cross Household Size

1 person

17.4%

2 persons

38.8%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

15.9%

5 persons

10.4%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Southern Cross Where Residents Moved From

Same address

462

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

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

Southern Cross Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

9.5%

Blended family — no other children

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Southern Cross Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,775/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Southern Cross

Your weekly income

≈ $7,692/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,475/wk

Rent share 16.9%

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Southern Cross vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Prospect (Qld)

Pop: 289 Income: $918/wk Rent: $243/wk

Gheerulla

Pop: 291 Income: $694/wk Rent: $273/wk

Mount Kelly

Pop: 291 Income: $974/wk Rent: $315/wk

Laidley South

Pop: 293 Income: $642/wk Rent: $310/wk

Seisia

Pop: 293 Income: $696/wk Rent: $120/wk

Tinaroo

Pop: 293 Income: $711/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Cross

What is the population of Southern Cross QLD?

The population of Southern Cross QLD is 575 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².Southern Cross is ranked #4,815 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Southern Cross?

The median personal income in Southern Cross QLD is $745 per week, or $38,740 per year.The median household income is $1,775 per week.Family income is $2,055 per week.Southern Cross is ranked #4,636 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Southern Cross?

Median rent in Southern Cross QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Southern Cross ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Southern Cross?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southern Cross QLD is $1,636. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Southern Cross?

The median age in Southern Cross QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Southern Cross a good suburb to live in?

Southern Cross is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 575.The median income is $745/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 32608. All dollar figures in AUD.