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Torbanlea QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Torbanlea QLD is 841 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Torbanlea is $492 per week ($25,584 per year). Median rent in Torbanlea is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Torbanlea has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Torbanlea has a population density of 28.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Torbanlea is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Torbanlea is $1,300.

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Torbanlea Population

residents (Census 2021)

Torbanlea Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$492/wk

$25,584 per year

#8276 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Torbanlea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (429) Female 48.6% (405)

Population Density

28.6

people per km²

841 people · 29.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,276

Family income/wk

Torbanlea 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)

Torbanlea Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.6% 111 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.4% 104 dwellings

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

Torbanlea Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

England

4.5%

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

Torbanlea Religion

No Religion

46.9%

Not stated

13.6%

Catholic

13.3%

Anglican

11.7%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Baptist

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Torbanlea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

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

Torbanlea Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

57.1%

Other

42.9%

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

Torbanlea Employment

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Employed full-time

22.5% 127 people

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Employed part-time

16.8% 95 people

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Unemployed

5.3% 30 people

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Not in labour force

55.4% 313 people

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

Torbanlea Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Bachelor Degree

13.3%

Certificate I/II

3.7%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

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

Torbanlea Occupation

Community & Personal Service

32.7%

Professionals

14.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Managers

9.4%

Labourers

9.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.2%

Sales Workers

2.5%

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

Torbanlea Field of Study

Society & Culture

22.7%

Engineering

17.8%

Management & Commerce

10.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.4%

Health

9.8%

Education

9.2%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.7%

Creative Arts

2.5%

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

Torbanlea Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Torbanlea Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

11.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Torbanlea Marital Status

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Married

39.8% 268

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Separated

6.4% 43

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Divorced

12.6% 85

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Widowed

7.0% 47

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Never married

34.2% 230

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Torbanlea Ancestry

English

32.6%

Australian

31.1%

Scottish

9.5%

Irish

7.4%

German

5.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.8%

Other

3.9%

New Zealander

1.3%

Dutch

1.2%

Italian

1.1%

Filipino

1.0%

Maori

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Torbanlea School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.9%

Secondary — Government

31.5%

Vocational Education

7.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.0%

Pre-school

5.4%

Secondary — Catholic

4.0%

Primary — Catholic

2.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.0%

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

Torbanlea Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

11.2% 165

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No need for assistance

88.8% 1,305

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

Torbanlea Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.0% 84

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 514

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Torbanlea Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.2%

$300-$449/mo

3.1%

$600-$799/mo

8.2%

$800-$999/mo

14.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

34.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

6.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Torbanlea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.8%

Did not go to work

15.0%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Truck

3.4%

Walked only

1.3%

Other

1.3%

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

Torbanlea Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

30.2%

2 vehicles

38.5%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

11.9%

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

Torbanlea Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

18.3%

3 bedrooms

47.4%

4 bedrooms

22.8%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

2.6%

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

Torbanlea Population Mobility

19.7%

moved in the last year

42.1%

moved in the last 5 years

9.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Torbanlea Indigenous Population

7.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

107

Indigenous residents

1,377

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Torbanlea Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Torbanlea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

10.9%

$300-$399/wk

11.4%

$400-$499/wk

9.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Torbanlea Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.4%

Couple — no children

30.8%

One parent — children under 15

17.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Torbanlea Military Service

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Previously served

5.5% 33

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Never served

94.5% 566

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Torbanlea Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.4% 116

—

Did not provide

80.6% 483

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Torbanlea Children Ever Born

No children

25.4%

1 child

8.2%

2 children

29.6%

3 children

21.1%

4 children

13.2%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Torbanlea When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

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

Torbanlea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.5%

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

Torbanlea Household Size

1 person

24.6%

2 persons

33.2%

3 persons

18.7%

4 persons

10.7%

5 persons

6.6%

6+ persons

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Torbanlea Where Residents Moved From

Same address

590

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

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

Torbanlea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.3%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Blended family — no other children

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Torbanlea Schools

schools nearby

government

937

avg ICSEA score

106

total students

Torbanlea State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 106 students

937

ICSEA

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

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Torbanlea Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Torbanlea

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $855/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Torbanlea

What is the population of Torbanlea QLD?

The population of Torbanlea QLD is 841 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 28.6 people per km².Torbanlea is ranked #4,223 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Torbanlea?

The median personal income in Torbanlea QLD is $492 per week, or $25,584 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,276 per week.Torbanlea is ranked #8,276 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Torbanlea?

Median rent in Torbanlea QLD is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Torbanlea ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Torbanlea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Torbanlea QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Torbanlea?

The median age in Torbanlea QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Torbanlea a good suburb to live in?

Torbanlea is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 841.The median income is $492/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 32858. All dollar figures in AUD.