The Caves QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Caves QLD is 680 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Caves is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in The Caves is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). The Caves has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. The Caves has a population density of 15.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in The Caves is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Caves is $1,500.

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The Caves Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Caves Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$883/wk
$45,916 per year
#2336 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

The Caves Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (359) Female 47.0% (318)

Population Density

15.1
people per km²
680 people · 45.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,160
Family income/wk

The Caves 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Caves Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
38.6% 73 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
61.4% 116 dwellings

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

The Caves Country of Birth

Australia
96.4%
England
2.6%
Canada
1.0%

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

The Caves Religion

No Religion
40.0%
Catholic
15.5%
Anglican
15.5%
Not stated
13.8%
Uniting Church
8.2%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.8%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Caves Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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

The Caves Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

The Caves Employment

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Employed full-time
45.2% 206 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 102 people
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Unemployed
2.9% 13 people
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Not in labour force
29.6% 135 people

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

The Caves Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.5%
Bachelor Degree
15.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Postgraduate Degree
3.5%
Certificate I/II
3.5%

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

The Caves Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
32.3%
Professionals
19.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.0%
Managers
5.5%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Labourers
2.5%

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

The Caves Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Management & Commerce
19.4%
Health
12.4%
Society & Culture
9.7%
Education
8.1%
Architecture & Building
5.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%
Information Technology
2.2%
Creative Arts
1.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

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

The Caves Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Caves Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.1%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Caves Marital Status

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Married
52.2% 286
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Separated
3.1% 17
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Divorced
8.8% 48
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Widowed
4.2% 23
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Never married
31.8% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Caves Ancestry

Australian
36.0%
English
31.6%
Scottish
8.5%
German
7.6%
Irish
6.1%
Other
3.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.0%
French
1.1%
Italian
0.9%
Dutch
0.8%
Chinese
0.6%
Maltese
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Caves School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
39.1%
Secondary — Catholic
18.0%
Secondary — Government
17.2%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
8.6%
Primary — Catholic
8.6%
Vocational Education
4.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
3.9%

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

The Caves Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.0% 74
No need for assistance
94.0% 1,151

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

The Caves Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.6% 84
Not a volunteer
82.4% 392

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Caves Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
10.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Caves How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.6%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Truck
1.6%
Walked only
1.6%
Bus
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.3%

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

The Caves Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.7%
2 vehicles
41.1%
3 vehicles
22.5%
4+ vehicles
17.7%

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

The Caves Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
6.9%
3 bedrooms
48.5%
4 bedrooms
31.7%
5 bedrooms
8.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

The Caves Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
27.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Caves Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
41
Indigenous residents
1,169
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Caves Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
67
Lung condition
24
Asthma
23
Diabetes
22
Heart disease
20
Arthritis
18
Cancer
16
Kidney disease
7
Stroke
5

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

The Caves Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Caves Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.8%
Couple — no children
31.2%
Couple — no children under 15
13.9%
One parent — children under 15
7.3%
One parent — no children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Caves Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves
0.8% 4
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Previously served
3.8% 18
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Never served
95.4% 457

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

The Caves Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.4% 82
Did not provide
82.6% 388

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Caves Children Ever Born

No children
28.0%
1 child
15.4%
2 children
36.0%
3 children
14.0%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
1.4%

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

The Caves When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
6
2001–2010
7

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

The Caves Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
32.2%
15–29 hours
15.3%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
20.3%

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

The Caves Household Size

1 person
18.3%
2 persons
38.0%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
8.7%
6+ persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Caves Where Residents Moved From

Same address
543
Moved from QLD
53
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

The Caves Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.7%
Step family — no other children
5.1%
Intact family — other children present
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Caves Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
961
avg ICSEA score
60
total students
The Caves State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 60 students
961
ICSEA

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

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The Caves Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,926/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in The Caves

≈ $8,346/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,626/wk
Rent share 15.6%

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The Caves vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Caves

What is the population of The Caves QLD?

The population of The Caves QLD is 680 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.1 people per km².The Caves is ranked #4,546 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in The Caves?

The median personal income in The Caves QLD is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $1,926 per week.Family income is $2,160 per week.The Caves is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in The Caves?

Median rent in The Caves QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Caves ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in The Caves?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Caves 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 The Caves?

The median age in The Caves QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Caves a good suburb to live in?

The Caves is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 680.The median income is $883/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32785. All dollar figures in AUD.