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Stapylton QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stapylton QLD is 430 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stapylton is $705 per week ($36,660 per year). Median rent in Stapylton is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Stapylton has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Stapylton has a population density of 28.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stapylton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stapylton is $1,308.

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Stapylton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Stapylton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$705/wk

$36,660 per year

#5403 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,308/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Stapylton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.3% (244) Female 42.7% (182)

Population Density

28.6

people per km²

430 people · 15.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Stapylton 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)

Stapylton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.8% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.2% 36 dwellings

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

Stapylton Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

England

4.2%

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

Stapylton Religion

No Religion

42.1%

Catholic

17.3%

Not stated

15.7%

Anglican

8.6%

Lutheran

6.3%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Lattr day Snts

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stapylton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Stapylton Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.0%

German

28.6%

Samoan

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Stapylton Employment

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Employed full-time

35.6% 110 people

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Employed part-time

20.7% 64 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 7 people

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Not in labour force

41.4% 128 people

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

Stapylton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.5%

Bachelor Degree

16.4%

Certificate I/II

4.1%

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

Stapylton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.4%

Managers

14.5%

Labourers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Professionals

6.4%

Sales Workers

2.7%

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

Stapylton Field of Study

Engineering

23.8%

Society & Culture

16.4%

Management & Commerce

13.9%

Architecture & Building

13.1%

Health

8.2%

Education

6.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Agriculture & Environment

5.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.1%

Creative Arts

2.5%

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

Stapylton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stapylton Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

12.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.7%

$4,000+/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stapylton Marital Status

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Married

33.3% 127

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Separated

6.6% 25

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Divorced

15.0% 57

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Widowed

3.4% 13

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Never married

41.7% 159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stapylton Ancestry

English

32.3%

Australian

24.1%

German

9.7%

Scottish

8.9%

Other

7.6%

Irish

7.4%

Italian

3.2%

Dutch

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Maltese

1.1%

Maori

1.1%

New Zealander

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stapylton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

25.4%

Secondary — Government

17.5%

Vocational Education

11.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Primary — Catholic

4.8%

Pre-school

4.8%

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

Stapylton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.1% 69

✅

No need for assistance

90.9% 687

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

Stapylton Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.8% 28

—

Not a volunteer

91.3% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stapylton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

15.8%

$800-$999/mo

7.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stapylton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.0%

Did not go to work

8.3%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Truck

5.4%

Walked only

2.4%

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

Stapylton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.0%

1 vehicle

50.6%

2 vehicles

23.6%

3 vehicles

8.6%

4+ vehicles

9.2%

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

Stapylton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

63.1%

3 bedrooms

17.6%

4 bedrooms

11.9%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

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

Stapylton Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

41.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stapylton Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

719

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stapylton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Dementia

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Stapylton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

8.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stapylton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.1%

Couple — no children

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

16.5%

One parent — children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stapylton Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 11

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Never served

96.6% 314

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stapylton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.4% 56

—

Did not provide

82.6% 265

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stapylton Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

1 child

17.6%

2 children

17.6%

3 children

27.5%

4 children

10.8%

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

Stapylton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Stapylton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

9.7%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

28.3%

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

Stapylton Household Size

1 person

45.8%

2 persons

31.1%

3 persons

9.5%

4 persons

3.2%

5 persons

6.8%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stapylton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

324

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Stapylton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.2%

Step family — no other children

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stapylton Schools

schools nearby

government

901

avg ICSEA score

471

total students

Eagleby South State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 471 students

901

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Stapylton Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,073/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Stapylton

Your weekly income

≈ $4,650/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $788/wk

Rent share 26.6%

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Stapylton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 215 Income: $835/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Pop: 215 Income: $675/wk Rent: $148/wk

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Pop: 216 Income: $670/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 217 Income: $469/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Pop: 217 Income: $728/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 217 Income: $777/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stapylton

What is the population of Stapylton QLD?

The population of Stapylton QLD is 430 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 28.6 people per km².Stapylton is ranked #5,279 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stapylton?

The median personal income in Stapylton QLD is $705 per week, or $36,660 per year.The median household income is $1,073 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Stapylton is ranked #5,403 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stapylton?

Median rent in Stapylton QLD is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Stapylton ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stapylton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stapylton QLD is $1,308. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stapylton?

The median age in Stapylton QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stapylton a good suburb to live in?

Stapylton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 430.The median income is $705/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% 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: 32657. All dollar figures in AUD.