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Stanwell QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stanwell QLD is 301 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stanwell is $711 per week ($36,972 per year). Median rent in Stanwell is $293 per week ($1,270 per month). Stanwell has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Stanwell has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanwell is $1,477.

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Stanwell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Stanwell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$711/wk

$36,972 per year

#5279 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$293/wk

$1,270 per month

#5140 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,477/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Stanwell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (153) Female 49.2% (148)

Population Density

2.2

people per km²

301 people · 137.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,035

Family income/wk

Stanwell 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)

Stanwell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.5% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.5% 50 dwellings

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

Stanwell Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Stanwell Religion

No Religion

40.1%

Catholic

18.1%

Anglican

17.0%

Not stated

10.5%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stanwell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Stanwell Employment

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Employed full-time

40.4% 82 people

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Employed part-time

17.7% 36 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

40.4% 82 people

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

Stanwell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

69.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.7%

Bachelor Degree

14.5%

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

Stanwell Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.1%

Professionals

16.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.3%

Managers

13.3%

Labourers

7.2%

Clerical & Administrative

3.6%

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

Stanwell Field of Study

Engineering

36.2%

Management & Commerce

20.3%

Society & Culture

14.5%

Health

10.1%

Education

7.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

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

Stanwell Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stanwell Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

16.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stanwell Marital Status

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Married

50.2% 120

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Separated

6.3% 15

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Divorced

8.4% 20

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Widowed

3.3% 8

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Never married

31.8% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stanwell Ancestry

Australian

44.3%

English

24.8%

Scottish

7.2%

Irish

6.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.0%

German

4.0%

Dutch

2.3%

Chinese

1.8%

Other

1.5%

Italian

1.0%

Russian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stanwell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.6%

Secondary — Government

28.6%

Secondary — Catholic

16.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Primary — Catholic

12.2%

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

Stanwell Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 10

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 540

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

Stanwell Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.5% 34

—

Not a volunteer

84.5% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stanwell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.8%

$800-$999/mo

6.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stanwell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.2%

Did not go to work

16.1%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Truck

3.6%

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

Stanwell Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.0%

1 vehicle

22.7%

2 vehicles

37.8%

3 vehicles

14.3%

4+ vehicles

20.2%

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

Stanwell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.9%

2 bedrooms

28.4%

3 bedrooms

43.1%

4 bedrooms

16.7%

5 bedrooms

3.9%

6+ bedrooms

3.9%

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

Stanwell Population Mobility

14.4%

moved in the last year

26.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stanwell Indigenous Population

7.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

510

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stanwell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Stanwell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

10.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stanwell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

Couple — no children

30.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.4%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stanwell Military Service

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Previously served

1.4% 3

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Never served

98.6% 217

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stanwell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 29

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Did not provide

86.8% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stanwell Children Ever Born

No children

12.3%

1 child

5.5%

2 children

47.9%

3 children

16.4%

4 children

17.8%

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

Stanwell When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Stanwell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

21.3%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

19.9%

Did not do domestic work

26.1%

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

Stanwell Household Size

1 person

20.4%

2 persons

35.4%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

8.8%

5 persons

9.7%

6+ persons

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stanwell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

232

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Stanwell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Step family — no other children

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stanwell Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,666/wk

Median Rent $293/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.6%

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

If you earn X in Stanwell

Your weekly income

≈ $7,219/month

Median rent $293/wk

Left after rent $1,373/wk

Rent share 17.6%

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Stanwell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Benair

Pop: 151 Income: $585/wk Rent: $285/wk

Deeral

Pop: 151 Income: $608/wk Rent: $260/wk

Good Night

Pop: 151 Income: $476/wk Rent: $50/wk

Grand Secret

Pop: 151 Income: $628/wk Rent: $230/wk

Mount Charlton

Pop: 151 Income: $725/wk Rent: $180/wk

Struck Oil

Pop: 151 Income: $483/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanwell

What is the population of Stanwell QLD?

The population of Stanwell QLD is 301 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Stanwell is ranked #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stanwell?

The median personal income in Stanwell QLD is $711 per week, or $36,972 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $2,035 per week.Stanwell is ranked #5,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stanwell?

Median rent in Stanwell QLD is $293 per week ($1,270 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Stanwell ranks #5,140 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stanwell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanwell QLD is $1,477. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stanwell?

The median age in Stanwell QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stanwell a good suburb to live in?

Stanwell is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 301.The median income is $711/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 32656. All dollar figures in AUD.