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The Dawn QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Dawn, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Dawn QLD is 604 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Dawn is $693 per week ($36,036 per year). Median rent in The Dawn is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). The Dawn has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. The Dawn has a population density of 69.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in The Dawn is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Oth. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Dawn is $1,723.
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The Dawn Population
The Dawn Median Income & Rent
The Dawn Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
The Dawn Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Dawn Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Dawn Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Dawn Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Dawn Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Dawn Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
The Dawn Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Dawn Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Dawn Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Dawn Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Dawn Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Dawn Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Dawn Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Dawn Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Dawn School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Dawn Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Dawn Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Dawn Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Dawn How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Dawn Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Dawn Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Dawn Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Dawn Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Dawn Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Dawn Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Dawn Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Dawn Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
The Dawn Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Dawn Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Dawn When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Dawn Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Dawn Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Dawn Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Dawn Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Dawn Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dawn
What is the population of The Dawn QLD?
The population of The Dawn QLD is 604 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 69.7 people per km².The Dawn is ranked #4,736 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Dawn?
The median personal income in The Dawn QLD is $693 per week, or $36,036 per year.The median household income is $1,493 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.The Dawn is ranked #5,619 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Dawn?
Median rent in The Dawn QLD is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Dawn ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Dawn?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Dawn QLD is $1,723. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in The Dawn?
The median age in The Dawn QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Dawn a good suburb to live in?
The Dawn is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 604.The median income is $693/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 32787. All dollar figures in AUD.