Upper Wheatvale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Wheatvale QLD is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Wheatvale is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Upper Wheatvale is $200 per week ($867 per month). Upper Wheatvale has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Wheatvale has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Wheatvale is $2,284.

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Upper Wheatvale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Upper Wheatvale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$624/wk
$32,448 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,284/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Upper Wheatvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.5% (26) Female 39.5% (17)

Population Density

5.1
people per km²
45 people · 8.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,624
Family income/wk

Upper Wheatvale Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Wheatvale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
42.9% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.1% 4 dwellings

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

Upper Wheatvale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Upper Wheatvale Religion

Catholic
42.9%
No Religion
28.6%
Not stated
16.7%
Lutheran
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%

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

Upper Wheatvale Employment

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Employed full-time
54.5% 12 people
Employed part-time
27.3% 6 people
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Not in labour force
18.2% 4 people

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

Upper Wheatvale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
66.7%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%

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

Upper Wheatvale Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Community & Personal Service
50.0%

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

Upper Wheatvale Field of Study

Engineering
42.9%
Health
28.6%
Education
28.6%

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

Upper Wheatvale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
44.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 21
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Widowed
8.6% 3
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Never married
31.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Ancestry

Australian
52.6%
English
21.1%
Irish
13.2%
Other
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

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

Upper Wheatvale Volunteering

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Volunteer
45.5% 15
Not a volunteer
54.5% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Wheatvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.3%
Walked only
22.7%

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

Upper Wheatvale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
42.9%
2 vehicles
57.1%

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

Upper Wheatvale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
27.3%
3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
36.4%

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

Upper Wheatvale Population Mobility

8.6%
moved in the last year
18.4%
moved in the last 5 years
69.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
66
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
9

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

Upper Wheatvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
21.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.7%
$3,500+/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.7%
Couple — no children under 15
27.8%
Couple — no children
19.4%
One parent — no children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Military Service

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Previously served
9.1% 3
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Never served
90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Upper Wheatvale When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

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

Upper Wheatvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
28.1%
15–29 hours
28.1%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
21.9%

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

Upper Wheatvale Household Size

1 person
37.5%
5 persons
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
32
Moved from QLD
3

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

Upper Wheatvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Wheatvale Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
958
avg ICSEA score
37
total students
Wheatvale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 37 students
958
ICSEA

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

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Upper Wheatvale Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.9%

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

If you earn X in Upper Wheatvale

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $2,050/wk
Rent share 8.9%

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Upper Wheatvale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Wheatvale

What is the population of Upper Wheatvale QLD?

The population of Upper Wheatvale QLD is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Upper Wheatvale?

The median personal income in Upper Wheatvale QLD is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,624 per week.

How much is rent in Upper Wheatvale?

Median rent in Upper Wheatvale QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 8.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Wheatvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Wheatvale QLD is $2,284. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Wheatvale?

The median age in Upper Wheatvale QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Wheatvale a good suburb to live in?

Upper Wheatvale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 45.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.9% 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: 32920. All dollar figures in AUD.