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Valentine Plains QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Valentine Plains QLD is 373 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Valentine Plains is $814 per week ($42,328 per year). Median rent in Valentine Plains is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Valentine Plains has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Valentine Plains has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Valentine Plains is $1,343.

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Valentine Plains Population

residents (Census 2021)

Valentine Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$814/wk

$42,328 per year

#3355 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,343/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valentine Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (205) Female 44.4% (164)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

373 people · 458.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,305

Family income/wk

Valentine Plains 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)

Valentine Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.6% 59 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.4% 40 dwellings

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

Valentine Plains Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Valentine Plains Religion

Catholic

28.9%

No Religion

24.4%

Anglican

17.9%

Lutheran

9.8%

Not stated

8.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.2%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Baptist

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Valentine Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Valentine Plains Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Valentine Plains Employment

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Employed full-time

53.6% 143 people

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Employed part-time

25.1% 67 people

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Not in labour force

21.3% 57 people

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

Valentine Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.0%

Bachelor Degree

21.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.1%

Certificate I/II

7.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

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

Valentine Plains Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.1%

Managers

21.4%

Professionals

16.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.6%

Community & Personal Service

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Sales Workers

3.9%

Labourers

2.9%

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

Valentine Plains Field of Study

Engineering

30.1%

Health

19.4%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Education

10.7%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Agriculture & Environment

4.9%

Architecture & Building

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

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

Valentine Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Valentine Plains Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Valentine Plains Marital Status

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Married

60.5% 185

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Separated

1.6% 5

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Divorced

3.9% 12

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Widowed

2.9% 9

👤

Never married

31.0% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Valentine Plains Ancestry

Australian

39.5%

English

26.5%

German

8.6%

Irish

7.1%

Scottish

6.7%

Filipino

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Italian

1.7%

Dutch

1.3%

New Zealander

1.3%

Russian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Valentine Plains School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.8%

Primary — Government

29.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.4%

Pre-school

6.0%

Primary — Catholic

4.5%

Vocational Education

4.5%

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

Valentine Plains Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 23

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 669

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

Valentine Plains Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.6% 62

—

Not a volunteer

78.4% 225

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Valentine Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.3%

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$800-$999/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Valentine Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.2%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Car (passenger)

8.9%

Other

5.8%

Walked only

3.7%

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

Valentine Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.9%

2 vehicles

37.0%

3 vehicles

23.6%

4+ vehicles

20.5%

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

Valentine Plains Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.6%

2 bedrooms

8.7%

3 bedrooms

31.0%

4 bedrooms

48.4%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

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

Valentine Plains Population Mobility

6.7%

moved in the last year

26.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Valentine Plains Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

679

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Valentine Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Valentine Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Valentine Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.9%

Couple — no children

34.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Valentine Plains Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 9

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Never served

96.8% 275

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Valentine Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 41

—

Did not provide

85.4% 240

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Valentine Plains Children Ever Born

No children

21.4%

2 children

46.9%

3 children

17.3%

4 children

14.3%

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

Valentine Plains When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Valentine Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.7%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

8.4%

Did not do domestic work

24.6%

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

Valentine Plains Household Size

1 person

19.7%

2 persons

44.1%

3 persons

10.2%

4 persons

14.2%

5 persons

9.4%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Valentine Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address

322

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Valentine Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Valentine Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,944/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Valentine Plains

Your weekly income

≈ $8,424/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,704/wk

Rent share 12.3%

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Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Barcaldine

Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $80/wk

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $62/wk

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

West Gladstone

Income: $698/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $83/wk

Valentine Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 187 Income: $1,305/wk Rent: $650/wk

Banks Pocket

Pop: 187 Income: $850/wk Rent: $390/wk

Sexton

Pop: 187 Income: $624/wk Rent: $310/wk

Silver Ridge

Pop: 188 Income: $1,008/wk Rent: $350/wk

Tandur

Pop: 188 Income: $566/wk Rent: $330/wk

Windermere (Qld)

Pop: 188 Income: $820/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Valentine Plains

What is the population of Valentine Plains QLD?

The population of Valentine Plains QLD is 373 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Valentine Plains is ranked #5,552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Valentine Plains?

The median personal income in Valentine Plains QLD is $814 per week, or $42,328 per year.The median household income is $1,944 per week.Family income is $2,305 per week.Valentine Plains is ranked #3,355 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Valentine Plains?

Median rent in Valentine Plains QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Valentine Plains ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Valentine Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Valentine Plains QLD is $1,343. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Valentine Plains?

The median age in Valentine Plains QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Valentine Plains a good suburb to live in?

Valentine Plains is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 373.The median income is $814/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 32928. All dollar figures in AUD.