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Swanfels QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Swanfels QLD is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Swanfels is $678 per week ($35,256 per year). Median rent in Swanfels is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Swanfels has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Swanfels has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Swanfels is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swanfels is $1,500.

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Swanfels Population

residents (Census 2021)

Swanfels Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$678/wk

$35,256 per year

#5868 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$315/wk

$1,365 per month

#4253 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Swanfels Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (70) Female 48.5% (66)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

131 people · 126.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,478

Family income/wk

Swanfels Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Swanfels Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.4% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.6% 14 dwellings

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

Swanfels Country of Birth

Australia

90.0%

England

5.0%

Germany

5.0%

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

Swanfels Religion

No Religion

39.2%

Anglican

26.9%

Catholic

23.1%

Not stated

5.4%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Swanfels Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Swanfels Employment

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Employed full-time

29.0% 29 people

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Employed part-time

30.0% 30 people

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Not in labour force

41.0% 41 people

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

Swanfels Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.2%

Certificate III/IV

22.7%

Postgraduate Degree

18.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

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

Swanfels Occupation

Professionals

43.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.2%

Managers

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

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

Swanfels Field of Study

Health

26.7%

Society & Culture

26.7%

Engineering

20.0%

Education

16.7%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

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

Swanfels Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Swanfels Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

9.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

23.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Swanfels Marital Status

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Married

59.8% 67

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Divorced

13.4% 15

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Widowed

7.1% 8

👤

Never married

19.6% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Swanfels Ancestry

Australian

35.1%

English

28.0%

Irish

14.3%

German

5.4%

Scottish

4.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Indian

2.4%

Maori

2.4%

Chinese

1.8%

Dutch

1.8%

Other

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Swanfels School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.8%

Secondary — Government

21.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.4%

Secondary — Catholic

13.0%

Vocational Education

13.0%

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

Swanfels Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 11

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 247

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

Swanfels Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.2% 23

—

Not a volunteer

79.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Swanfels Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

30.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Swanfels How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

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

Swanfels Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.0%

2 vehicles

52.0%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

8.0%

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

Swanfels Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

15.4%

3 bedrooms

44.2%

4 bedrooms

26.9%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

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

Swanfels Population Mobility

17.5%

moved in the last year

25.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Swanfels Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

250

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Swanfels Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Heart disease

Mental health

Kidney disease

Diabetes

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

Swanfels Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

12.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

22.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Swanfels Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.2%

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Swanfels Military Service

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Previously served

7.1% 8

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Never served

92.9% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Swanfels Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.9% 20

—

Did not provide

81.1% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Swanfels Children Ever Born

No children

56.8%

2 children

27.0%

3 children

16.2%

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

Swanfels When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Swanfels Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

8.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.3%

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

Swanfels Household Size

1 person

31.6%

2 persons

36.8%

3 persons

5.3%

4 persons

15.8%

6+ persons

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Swanfels Where Residents Moved From

Same address

104

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Swanfels Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Swanfels Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,292/wk

Median Rent $315/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.4%

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

If you earn X in Swanfels

Your weekly income

≈ $5,599/month

Median rent $315/wk

Left after rent $977/wk

Rent share 24.4%

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Swanfels vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 66 Income: $966/wk Rent: $2,438/wk

Ellinjaa

Pop: 66 Income: $712/wk Rent: $260/wk

Groper Creek

Pop: 66 Income: $530/wk Rent: $200/wk

Woondum

Pop: 66 Income: $562/wk

Boyneside

Pop: 67 Income: $562/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cannon Creek (Southern Downs - Qld)

Pop: 67 Income: $512/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swanfels

What is the population of Swanfels QLD?

The population of Swanfels QLD is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Swanfels is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Swanfels?

The median personal income in Swanfels QLD is $678 per week, or $35,256 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,478 per week.Swanfels is ranked #5,868 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Swanfels?

Median rent in Swanfels QLD is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Swanfels ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Swanfels?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swanfels QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Swanfels?

The median age in Swanfels QLD is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Swanfels a good suburb to live in?

Swanfels is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 131.The median income is $678/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% 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: 32708. All dollar figures in AUD.