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Vernor QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Vernor QLD is 235 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Vernor is $690 per week ($35,880 per year). Median rent in Vernor is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Vernor has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Vernor has a population density of 26.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Vernor is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vernor is $1,679.

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Vernor Population

residents (Census 2021)

Vernor Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$690/wk

$35,880 per year

#5661 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,679/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Vernor Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (121) Female 48.1% (112)

Population Density

26.0

people per km²

235 people · 9.0 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,775

Family income/wk

Vernor 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)

Vernor Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.6% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.4% 32 dwellings

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

Vernor Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

3.8%

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

Vernor Religion

No Religion

34.5%

Catholic

21.0%

Anglican

13.1%

Uniting Church

11.4%

Lutheran

7.4%

Not stated

7.0%

Baptist

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Vernor Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Vernor Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Vernor Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 67 people

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Employed part-time

18.0% 31 people

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Unemployed

5.2% 9 people

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Not in labour force

37.8% 65 people

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

Vernor Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.9%

Bachelor Degree

22.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.0%

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

Vernor Occupation

Managers

21.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.3%

Professionals

15.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.5%

Labourers

5.8%

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

Vernor Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.8%

Health

20.4%

Engineering

20.4%

Agriculture & Environment

11.1%

Society & Culture

7.4%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Education

5.6%

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

Vernor Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Vernor Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.6%

$4,000+/wk

18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Vernor Marital Status

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Married

48.7% 94

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Separated

5.2% 10

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Divorced

8.8% 17

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Widowed

6.2% 12

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Never married

31.1% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Vernor Ancestry

English

37.1%

Australian

33.1%

German

8.3%

Irish

6.6%

Scottish

6.3%

Other

3.3%

Dutch

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Maori

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Vernor School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.2%

Secondary — Government

17.3%

Vocational Education

15.4%

Secondary — Catholic

9.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

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

Vernor Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 22

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 430

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

Vernor Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.9% 43

—

Not a volunteer

76.1% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Vernor Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

26.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Vernor How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.5%

Did not go to work

11.5%

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

Vernor Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.6%

2 vehicles

35.9%

3 vehicles

25.6%

4+ vehicles

12.8%

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

Vernor Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.7%

3 bedrooms

45.5%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

6+ bedrooms

5.2%

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

Vernor Population Mobility

4.1%

moved in the last year

35.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Vernor Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

439

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Vernor Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Vernor Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Vernor Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.3%

Couple — no children

30.9%

Couple — no children under 15

16.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Vernor Military Service

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Previously served

5.9% 11

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Never served

94.1% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Vernor Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.2% 32

—

Did not provide

81.8% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Vernor Children Ever Born

No children

23.2%

1 child

5.4%

2 children

33.9%

3 children

26.8%

4 children

10.7%

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

Vernor When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Vernor Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.8%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

19.5%

30+ hours

14.9%

Did not do domestic work

20.7%

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

Vernor Household Size

1 person

13.8%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

11.3%

6+ persons

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Vernor Where Residents Moved From

Same address

213

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Vernor Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.2%

Step family — no other children

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Vernor Schools

schools nearby

government

974

avg ICSEA score

447

total students

Fernvale State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 447 students

974

ICSEA

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

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Vernor Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,521/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.0%

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

If you earn X in Vernor

Your weekly income

≈ $6,591/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,141/wk

Rent share 25.0%

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Vernor vs State & National Average

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Pop: 118 Income: $739/wk Rent: $226/wk

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Pop: 118 Income: $922/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Pop: 118 Income: $645/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 118 Income: $418/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 119 Income: $974/wk Rent: $410/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vernor

What is the population of Vernor QLD?

The population of Vernor QLD is 235 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.0 people per km².Vernor is ranked #6,556 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Vernor?

The median personal income in Vernor QLD is $690 per week, or $35,880 per year.The median household income is $1,521 per week.Family income is $1,775 per week.Vernor is ranked #5,661 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Vernor?

Median rent in Vernor QLD is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Vernor ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Vernor?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vernor QLD is $1,679. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Vernor?

The median age in Vernor QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Vernor a good suburb to live in?

Vernor is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 235.The median income is $690/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (25.0% 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: 32937. All dollar figures in AUD.