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St Helens Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of St Helens Beach QLD is 175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Helens Beach is $542 per week ($28,184 per year). Median rent in St Helens Beach is $180 per week ($780 per month). St Helens Beach has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. St Helens Beach has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens Beach is $1,560.

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St Helens Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

St Helens Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$542/wk

$28,184 per year

#7808 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

St Helens Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (95) Female 47.2% (85)

Population Density

3.5

people per km²

175 people · 50.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,174

Family income/wk

St Helens Beach 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)

St Helens Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

78.0% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.0% 11 dwellings

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

St Helens Beach Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

St Helens Beach Religion

No Religion

27.2%

Not stated

20.2%

Catholic

17.9%

Anglican

17.9%

Uniting Church

12.7%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

St Helens Beach Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

48.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

St Helens Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

31.0% 36 people

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Employed part-time

8.6% 10 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 3 people

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Not in labour force

57.8% 67 people

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

St Helens Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

87.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

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

St Helens Beach Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers

40.0%

Labourers

20.0%

Managers

16.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

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

St Helens Beach Field of Study

Engineering

65.2%

Management & Commerce

17.4%

Society & Culture

17.4%

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

St Helens Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

St Helens Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.0%

$4,000+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

St Helens Beach Marital Status

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Married

57.7% 86

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Separated

2.7% 4

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Divorced

12.1% 18

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Widowed

8.7% 13

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Never married

18.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

St Helens Beach Ancestry

Australian

40.2%

English

29.4%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

8.2%

German

5.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Maltese

3.1%

Other

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

St Helens Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

71.4%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Vocational Education

14.3%

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

St Helens Beach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.8% 29

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No need for assistance

90.2% 266

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

St Helens Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.2% 14

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Not a volunteer

88.8% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

St Helens Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

St Helens Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Car (passenger)

10.6%

Walked only

8.5%

Did not go to work

6.4%

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

St Helens Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.1%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

St Helens Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

22.0%

3 bedrooms

52.5%

4 bedrooms

20.3%

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

St Helens Beach Population Mobility

11.9%

moved in the last year

28.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

35.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

St Helens Beach Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

273

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

St Helens Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

St Helens Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

9.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

10.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

St Helens Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

49.6%

Couple — children under 15

36.1%

Couple — no children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

St Helens Beach Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 5

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Never served

96.0% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

St Helens Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 17

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Did not provide

86.2% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

St Helens Beach Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

2 children

35.6%

3 children

35.6%

4 children

6.7%

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

St Helens Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.6%

5–14 hours

34.1%

15–29 hours

6.5%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.3%

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

St Helens Beach Household Size

1 person

29.7%

2 persons

48.4%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

7.8%

5 persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

St Helens Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

126

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

St Helens Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

St Helens Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,016/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in St Helens Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $4,403/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $836/wk

Rent share 17.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sapphire Central

Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $20/wk

Monto

Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $10/wk

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $55/wk

St Helens Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Brookhill

Pop: 88 Income: $771/wk Rent: $335/wk

Bamboo Creek

Pop: 88 Income: $731/wk Rent: $100/wk

Black Snake

Pop: 88 Income: $541/wk Rent: $280/wk

Christmas Creek

Pop: 88 Income: $659/wk Rent: $268/wk

East End

Pop: 88 Income: $1,199/wk Rent: $210/wk

Lower Tully

Pop: 88 Income: $575/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Helens Beach

What is the population of St Helens Beach QLD?

The population of St Helens Beach QLD is 175 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².St Helens Beach is ranked #7,331 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in St Helens Beach?

The median personal income in St Helens Beach QLD is $542 per week, or $28,184 per year.The median household income is $1,016 per week.Family income is $1,174 per week.St Helens Beach is ranked #7,808 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in St Helens Beach?

Median rent in St Helens Beach QLD is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.St Helens Beach ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in St Helens Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens Beach QLD is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Helens Beach?

The median age in St Helens Beach QLD is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Helens Beach a good suburb to live in?

St Helens Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 175.The median income is $542/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 32642. All dollar figures in AUD.