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Talgai QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Talgai QLD is 106 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Talgai is $582 per week ($30,264 per year). Median rent in Talgai is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Talgai has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Talgai has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Talgai is $1,529.

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Talgai Population

residents (Census 2021)

Talgai Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$582/wk

$30,264 per year

#7345 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,529/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Talgai Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (56) Female 45.1% (46)

Population Density

1.5

people per km²

106 people · 71.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,656

Family income/wk

Talgai 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)

Talgai Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.8% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.2% 6 dwellings

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

Talgai Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Talgai Religion

Catholic

35.3%

Anglican

22.5%

No Religion

16.7%

Uniting Church

12.7%

Not stated

8.8%

Islam

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Talgai Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Talgai Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 23 people

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Employed part-time

26.1% 18 people

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Not in labour force

40.6% 28 people

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

Talgai Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.0%

Bachelor Degree

28.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

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

Talgai Occupation

Managers

47.8%

Professionals

26.1%

Community & Personal Service

26.1%

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

Talgai Field of Study

Engineering

34.5%

Agriculture & Environment

17.2%

Health

17.2%

Society & Culture

17.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.8%

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

Talgai Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Talgai Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

13.6%

$650-$799/wk

22.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

18.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Talgai Marital Status

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Married

58.5% 55

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Divorced

3.2% 3

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Widowed

10.6% 10

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Never married

27.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Talgai Ancestry

Australian

35.8%

English

31.8%

Scottish

10.8%

Irish

10.1%

German

5.4%

Filipino

2.0%

Italian

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Talgai School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Catholic

17.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.9%

Secondary — Government

14.3%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Pre-school

10.7%

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

Talgai Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.9% 12

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No need for assistance

94.1% 192

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

Talgai Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.3% 26

—

Not a volunteer

68.7% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Talgai Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

41.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Talgai How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.3%

Walked only

9.4%

Did not go to work

9.4%

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

Talgai Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.7%

2 vehicles

34.3%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Talgai Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.5%

3 bedrooms

40.5%

4 bedrooms

42.9%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

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

Talgai Population Mobility

3.0%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Talgai Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

214

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Talgai Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Talgai Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

7.5%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

15.1%

$800-$999/wk

28.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Talgai Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.9%

Couple — no children

35.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Talgai Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 5

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Never served

93.9% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Talgai Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.5% 15

—

Did not provide

81.5% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Talgai Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

33.3%

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

Talgai When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

2019

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

Talgai Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.0%

5–14 hours

33.8%

15–29 hours

10.4%

30+ hours

15.6%

Did not do domestic work

14.3%

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

Talgai Household Size

1 person

18.6%

2 persons

44.2%

3 persons

9.3%

4 persons

27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Talgai Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Talgai Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Talgai Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Talgai

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,052/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Talgai vs State & National Average

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Pop: 53 Income: $1,125/wk

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Pop: 53 Income: $710/wk Rent: $200/wk

Fulham (Qld)

Pop: 53 Income: $668/wk Rent: $250/wk

Kalpowar

Pop: 53 Income: $408/wk Rent: $70/wk

Okeden

Pop: 53 Income: $388/wk Rent: $170/wk

Roche Creek

Pop: 53 Income: $900/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talgai

What is the population of Talgai QLD?

The population of Talgai QLD is 106 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Talgai is ranked #8,775 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Talgai?

The median personal income in Talgai QLD is $582 per week, or $30,264 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Talgai is ranked #7,345 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Talgai?

Median rent in Talgai QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Talgai ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Talgai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Talgai QLD is $1,529. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Talgai?

The median age in Talgai QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Talgai a good suburb to live in?

Talgai is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 106.The median income is $582/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 32723. All dollar figures in AUD.