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Varsity Lakes QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Varsity Lakes QLD is 16,493 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Varsity Lakes is $789 per week ($41,028 per year). Median rent in Varsity Lakes is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Varsity Lakes has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Varsity Lakes has a population density of 2790.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Varsity Lakes is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Varsity Lakes is $1,842.

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Varsity Lakes Population

residents (Census 2021)

Varsity Lakes Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$789/wk

$41,028 per year

#3765 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$490/wk

$2,123 per month

#714 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,842/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Varsity Lakes Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.0% (7,755) Female 53.0% (8,736)

Population Density

2790.1

people per km²

16,493 people · 5.9 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,941

Family income/wk

Varsity Lakes 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)

Varsity Lakes Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.4% 1,299 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.6% 2,085 dwellings

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

Varsity Lakes Country of Birth

Australia

83.1%

England

6.1%

China

3.8%

Brazil

2.6%

India

1.8%

Hong Kong

0.9%

Canada

0.7%

Germany

0.4%

France

0.3%

Iran

0.2%

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

Varsity Lakes Religion

No Religion

52.0%

Catholic

19.9%

Anglican

9.5%

Not stated

7.7%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Buddhism

2.2%

Pentecostal

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Varsity Lakes Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Varsity Lakes Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

26.0%

Portuguese

17.1%

Other

14.8%

Japan

12.6%

Cantonese

10.4%

Spanish

7.4%

SAL Tot

6.7%

Korean

4.9%

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

Varsity Lakes Employment

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Employed full-time

38.8% 4,561 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.9% 3,052 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 442 people

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Not in labour force

31.5% 3,712 people

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

Varsity Lakes Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.0%

Certificate III/IV

30.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

10.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Varsity Lakes Occupation

Professionals

30.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Managers

12.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Sales Workers

7.5%

Labourers

5.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.1%

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

Varsity Lakes Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.6%

Society & Culture

15.1%

Health

14.2%

Engineering

10.9%

Education

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Creative Arts

5.4%

Information Technology

3.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

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

Varsity Lakes Dwelling Types

Separate house

56.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

34.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Varsity Lakes Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Varsity Lakes Marital Status

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Married

39.3% 5,289

↔️

Separated

3.8% 518

📋

Divorced

10.6% 1,430

🕊️

Widowed

4.3% 574

👤

Never married

42.0% 5,658

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Varsity Lakes Ancestry

English

30.7%

Australian

23.8%

Other

11.7%

Irish

7.7%

Scottish

7.6%

Chinese

5.8%

German

3.5%

Italian

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Filipino

1.5%

New Zealander

1.5%

Indian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Varsity Lakes School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.5%

Secondary — Government

25.4%

Vocational Education

13.2%

Pre-school

10.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

Secondary — Catholic

3.1%

Primary — Catholic

3.0%

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

Varsity Lakes Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.9% 1,859

✅

No need for assistance

94.1% 29,490

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

Varsity Lakes Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.6% 1,449

—

Not a volunteer

88.4% 11,090

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Varsity Lakes Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.0%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

1.9%

$800-$999/mo

4.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Varsity Lakes How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.0%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Walked only

2.4%

Bus

1.2%

Bicycle

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Train

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Truck

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Tram/Light Rail

0.1%

Ferry

0.0%

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

Varsity Lakes Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.1%

1 vehicle

40.8%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

10.4%

4+ vehicles

4.2%

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

Varsity Lakes Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.6%

2 bedrooms

21.5%

3 bedrooms

46.4%

4 bedrooms

22.3%

5 bedrooms

2.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Varsity Lakes Population Mobility

21.6%

moved in the last year

56.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Varsity Lakes Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

686

Indigenous residents

30,875

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Varsity Lakes Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,440

Asthma

527

Arthritis

381

Diabetes

315

Heart disease

276

Lung condition

217

Cancer

183

Stroke

142

Kidney disease

134

Dementia

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

Varsity Lakes Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Varsity Lakes Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.2%

Couple — no children

25.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — children under 15

9.9%

One parent — no children under 15

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Varsity Lakes Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 7

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 20

🏅

Previously served

2.2% 281

👤

Never served

97.6% 12,328

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Varsity Lakes Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.8% 1,219

—

Did not provide

90.2% 11,283

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Varsity Lakes Children Ever Born

No children

38.3%

1 child

15.5%

2 children

28.6%

3 children

12.5%

4 children

4.1%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Varsity Lakes When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

129

1961–1970

269

1971–1980

334

1981–1990

534

1991–2000

676

2001–2010

1,509

2011–2015

863

2016

235

2017

209

2018

257

2019

262

2020

119

2021

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

Varsity Lakes Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.0%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

6.9%

Did not do domestic work

28.2%

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

Varsity Lakes Household Size

1 person

24.0%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

19.2%

4 persons

15.5%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Varsity Lakes Where Residents Moved From

Same address

12,211

Moved from QLD

1,911

Moved — same area (SA2)

558

Moved from NSW

384

Moved from overseas

179

Moved from VIC

172

Moved from ACT

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

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

Varsity Lakes Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.1%

Step family — no other children

12.0%

Blended family — no other children

3.9%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Other couple — children only

0.3%

Step family — other children present

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Varsity Lakes Schools

schools nearby

government

1063

avg ICSEA score

17,502

total students

Hillcrest Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 2,055 students

1104

ICSEA

Marymount Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,020 students

1085

ICSEA

King's Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 5,166 students

1074

ICSEA

Marymount College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,262 students

1073

ICSEA

Gold Coast Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 237 students

1066

ICSEA

Varsity College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 3,304 students

1065

ICSEA

Robina State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 698 students

1055

ICSEA

Miami State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 835 students

1053

ICSEA

Caningeraba State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,068 students

1042

ICSEA

The Industry School - Gold Coast Independent

Secondary · 10-12 · 315 students

1040

ICSEA

Miami State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,542 students

1032

ICSEA

Silkwood School - Robina Campus Independent

Combined

Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Secondary Temporary Facility Independent

Secondary

Arcadia College - Varsity Lakes Temporary Facility Independent

Secondary

Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Varsity Lakes Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,646/wk

Median Rent $490/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Varsity Lakes

Your weekly income

≈ $7,133/month

Median rent $490/wk

Left after rent $1,156/wk

Rent share 29.8%

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Varsity Lakes vs State & National Average

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Pop: 8,376 Income: $931/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Varsity Lakes

What is the population of Varsity Lakes QLD?

The population of Varsity Lakes QLD is 16,493 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2790.1 people per km².Varsity Lakes is ranked #227 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Varsity Lakes?

The median personal income in Varsity Lakes QLD is $789 per week, or $41,028 per year.The median household income is $1,646 per week.Family income is $1,941 per week.Varsity Lakes is ranked #3,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Varsity Lakes?

Median rent in Varsity Lakes QLD is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 29.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Varsity Lakes ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Varsity Lakes?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Varsity Lakes QLD is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Varsity Lakes?

The median age in Varsity Lakes QLD is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Varsity Lakes a good suburb to live in?

Varsity Lakes is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 16,493.The median income is $789/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.8% 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: 32931. All dollar figures in AUD.