St Ruth QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of St Ruth QLD is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Ruth is $838 per week ($43,576 per year). Median rent in St Ruth is $220 per week ($953 per month). St Ruth has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. St Ruth has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (21% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Ruth is $509.

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St Ruth Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

St Ruth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$838/wk
$43,576 per year
#2986 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
#7029 of 14,663
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Median Age
30years
8 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$509/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

St Ruth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (82) Female 49.1% (79)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
165 people · 218.8 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,839
Family income/wk

St Ruth 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

St Ruth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.3% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.7% 10 dwellings

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

St Ruth Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

St Ruth Religion

Catholic
21.0%
Anglican
20.4%
Not stated
15.9%
No Religion
14.0%
Christian (other)
12.7%
Lutheran
6.4%
Uniting Church
5.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

St Ruth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.5%

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

St Ruth Employment

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Employed full-time
59.4% 57 people
Employed part-time
19.8% 19 people
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Not in labour force
20.8% 20 people

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

St Ruth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.3%
Certificate I/II
18.2%
Bachelor Degree
11.4%

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

St Ruth Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Clerical & Administrative
23.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.8%

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

St Ruth Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.7%
Agriculture & Environment
22.0%
Engineering
14.6%
Architecture & Building
12.2%
Health
12.2%
Education
7.3%

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

St Ruth Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

St Ruth Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

St Ruth Marital Status

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Married
71.2% 79
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Separated
3.6% 4
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Never married
25.2% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

St Ruth Ancestry

Australian
45.9%
English
25.0%
German
10.7%
Scottish
9.2%
Irish
6.6%
Dutch
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

St Ruth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
20.0%
Secondary — Catholic
15.0%
Pre-school
12.5%
Primary — Catholic
7.5%
Secondary — Government
7.5%

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

St Ruth Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.8% 13
No need for assistance
95.2% 259

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

St Ruth Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.9% 29
Not a volunteer
70.1% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

St Ruth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

St Ruth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

St Ruth Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.2%
2 vehicles
40.8%
3 vehicles
20.4%
4+ vehicles
26.5%

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

St Ruth Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
37.5%
5 bedrooms
29.2%

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

St Ruth Population Mobility

11.3%
moved in the last year
32.5%
moved in the last 5 years
68.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

St Ruth Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
280
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

St Ruth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Arthritis
6
Asthma
6
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
3

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

St Ruth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.8%
$150-$299/wk
10.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
16.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

St Ruth Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
66.2%
Couple — no children
23.8%
Couple — no children under 15
7.7%
One parent — no children under 15
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

St Ruth Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 14
Did not provide
85.4% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

St Ruth Children Ever Born

No children
31.0%
1 child
10.3%
2 children
20.7%
3 children
20.7%
4 children
17.2%

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

St Ruth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.5%
5–14 hours
24.2%
15–29 hours
11.6%
30+ hours
14.7%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

St Ruth Household Size

1 person
8.2%
2 persons
34.7%
3 persons
12.2%
4 persons
6.1%
5 persons
18.4%
6+ persons
20.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

St Ruth Where Residents Moved From

Same address
118
Moved from QLD
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

St Ruth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

St Ruth Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.1%

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

If you earn X in St Ruth

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $1,592/wk
Rent share 12.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Ruth vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Ruth

What is the population of St Ruth QLD?

The population of St Ruth QLD is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².St Ruth is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in St Ruth?

The median personal income in St Ruth QLD is $838 per week, or $43,576 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,839 per week.St Ruth is ranked #2,986 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in St Ruth?

Median rent in St Ruth QLD is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.St Ruth ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in St Ruth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Ruth QLD is $509. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Ruth?

The median age in St Ruth QLD is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Ruth a good suburb to live in?

St Ruth is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 165.The median income is $838/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32647. All dollar figures in AUD.