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Stretton QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stretton QLD is 4,686 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stretton is $708 per week ($36,816 per year). Median rent in Stretton is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Stretton has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Stretton has a population density of 920.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stretton is China. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stretton is $2,167.

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Stretton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Stretton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$708/wk

$36,816 per year

#5343 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Stretton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (2,308) Female 50.8% (2,386)

Population Density

920.4

people per km²

4,686 people · 5.1 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,051

Family income/wk

Stretton 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)

Stretton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.8% 612 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.2% 546 dwellings

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

Stretton Country of Birth

Australia

60.2%

China

19.8%

Hong Kong

6.0%

India

5.8%

England

2.6%

Fiji

2.4%

Afghanistan

1.5%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.6%

Bangladesh

0.6%

Iran

0.5%

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

Stretton Religion

No Religion

43.4%

Catholic

15.3%

Islam

13.2%

Buddhism

9.3%

Hinduism

6.7%

Not stated

4.4%

Anglican

3.9%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stretton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

85.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

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

Stretton Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

47.8%

Cantonese

20.4%

Other

9.8%

Vietnamese

5.3%

Hindi

4.7%

Arabic

4.3%

IAL Punjabi

3.9%

Korean

3.8%

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

Stretton Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 1,262 people

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Employed part-time

22.4% 788 people

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Unemployed

4.2% 148 people

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Not in labour force

37.5% 1,319 people

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

Stretton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

44.4%

Postgraduate Degree

20.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.6%

Certificate III/IV

13.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

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

Stretton Occupation

Professionals

37.7%

Managers

16.9%

Clerical & Administrative

14.1%

Community & Personal Service

8.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.0%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Labourers

4.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

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

Stretton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

33.2%

Health

16.8%

Engineering

12.7%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Education

6.0%

Information Technology

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.2%

Architecture & Building

4.1%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

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

Stretton Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stretton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

3.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stretton Marital Status

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Married

60.5% 2,270

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Separated

2.0% 76

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Divorced

4.4% 166

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Widowed

2.6% 99

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Never married

30.4% 1,139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stretton Ancestry

Chinese

35.1%

Other

18.9%

English

11.2%

Australian

10.5%

Indian

9.5%

Vietnamese

3.2%

Irish

2.8%

Scottish

2.3%

Korean

2.2%

Filipino

1.7%

German

1.4%

Samoan

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stretton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.6%

Secondary — Government

23.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Pre-school

9.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.5%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.8%

Primary — Catholic

5.4%

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

Stretton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.5% 407

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No need for assistance

95.5% 8,706

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

Stretton Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.3% 485

—

Not a volunteer

86.7% 3,163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stretton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.0%

$300-$449/mo

3.5%

$450-$599/mo

0.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.1%

$800-$999/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stretton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.7%

Did not go to work

10.4%

Car (passenger)

7.2%

Bus

5.4%

Train

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Truck

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Walked only

0.4%

Bicycle

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Tram/Light Rail

0.2%

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

Stretton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

21.4%

2 vehicles

45.8%

3 vehicles

20.5%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Stretton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

0.2%

3 bedrooms

5.4%

4 bedrooms

51.9%

5 bedrooms

34.3%

6+ bedrooms

8.1%

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

Stretton Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

31.2%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stretton Indigenous Population

0.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

9,184

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stretton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

185

Diabetes

151

Asthma

112

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

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

Stretton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stretton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.6%

Couple — no children under 15

25.4%

Couple — no children

18.5%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stretton Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 6

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Previously served

0.7% 27

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Never served

99.1% 3,635

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stretton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 454

—

Did not provide

87.5% 3,191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stretton Children Ever Born

No children

31.3%

1 child

15.4%

2 children

31.6%

3 children

14.6%

4 children

5.5%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Stretton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

116

1981–1990

469

1991–2000

562

2001–2010

883

2011–2015

326

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Stretton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

24.0%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

31.7%

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

Stretton Household Size

1 person

8.2%

2 persons

26.1%

3 persons

21.6%

4 persons

24.5%

5 persons

10.8%

6+ persons

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stretton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,067

Moved from QLD

345

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

Moved from VIC

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

Stretton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.8%

Step family — no other children

6.4%

Blended family — no other children

2.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Other couple — children only

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stretton Schools

schools nearby

government

1033

avg ICSEA score

8,890

total students

Stretton State College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 3,578 students

1068

ICSEA

Islamic College of Brisbane Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,712 students

1057

ICSEA

Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre Independent

Combined · U · 246 students

1054

ICSEA

Runcorn Heights State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 553 students

1028

ICSEA

Calamvale Community College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 2,461 students

1026

ICSEA

Kuraby Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 88 students

1008

ICSEA

Calamvale Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 252 students

992

ICSEA

Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South (Parkinson Campus) Independent

Secondary

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

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Stretton Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $2,144/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.7%

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

If you earn X in Stretton

Your weekly income

≈ $9,291/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $1,594/wk

Rent share 25.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Miles

Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $350/wk

Queenton

Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $341/wk

St George (Qld)

Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $340/wk

Tully

Income: $727/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $300/wk

Kawana

Income: $722/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $295/wk

Sun Valley (Qld)

Income: $699/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $290/wk

Mackay

Income: $835/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $280/wk

Bungalow

Income: $710/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $280/wk

Stretton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Pioneer (Qld)

Pop: 2,346 Income: $745/wk Rent: $210/wk

Bungalow

Pop: 2,358 Income: $710/wk Rent: $270/wk

Tully

Pop: 2,368 Income: $727/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dayboro

Pop: 2,376 Income: $933/wk Rent: $410/wk

Virginia (Qld)

Pop: 2,395 Income: $1,136/wk Rent: $443/wk

Kin Kora

Pop: 2,396 Income: $855/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stretton

What is the population of Stretton QLD?

The population of Stretton QLD is 4,686 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 920.4 people per km².Stretton is ranked #1,665 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stretton?

The median personal income in Stretton QLD is $708 per week, or $36,816 per year.The median household income is $2,144 per week.Family income is $2,051 per week.Stretton is ranked #5,343 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stretton?

Median rent in Stretton QLD is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Stretton ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stretton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stretton QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stretton?

The median age in Stretton QLD is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stretton a good suburb to live in?

Stretton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,686.The median income is $708/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% 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: 32681. All dollar figures in AUD.