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Wamuran Basin QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wamuran Basin QLD is 199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wamuran Basin is $956 per week ($49,712 per year). Median rent in Wamuran Basin is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Wamuran Basin has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Wamuran Basin has a population density of 17.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wamuran Basin is $2,108.

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Wamuran Basin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wamuran Basin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$956/wk

$49,712 per year

#1554 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,108/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wamuran Basin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.6% (90) Female 55.4% (112)

Population Density

17.2

people per km²

199 people · 11.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,571

Family income/wk

Wamuran Basin 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wamuran Basin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.9% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.1% 27 dwellings

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

Wamuran Basin Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wamuran Basin Religion

No Religion

32.2%

Not stated

27.7%

Catholic

12.9%

Anglican

8.4%

Christian (other)

7.4%

Baptist

4.5%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wamuran Basin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

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

Wamuran Basin Employment

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Employed full-time

40.2% 45 people

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Employed part-time

26.8% 30 people

🏠

Not in labour force

33.0% 37 people

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

Wamuran Basin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.2%

Bachelor Degree

35.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

14.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.5%

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

Wamuran Basin Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

25.4%

Professionals

22.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.1%

Community & Personal Service

12.7%

Managers

11.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.9%

Labourers

4.2%

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

Wamuran Basin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.4%

Engineering

17.5%

Health

15.9%

Education

11.1%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.5%

Architecture & Building

4.8%

Creative Arts

4.8%

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

Wamuran Basin Dwelling Types

Separate house

84.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wamuran Basin Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

11.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.7%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wamuran Basin Marital Status

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Married

48.4% 76

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Divorced

13.4% 21

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Widowed

3.8% 6

👤

Never married

34.4% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wamuran Basin Ancestry

English

40.1%

Australian

27.3%

Scottish

15.4%

German

5.3%

Irish

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Other

1.8%

Greek

1.3%

Italian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wamuran Basin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

75.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

25.0%

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

Wamuran Basin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.0% 6

✅

No need for assistance

98.0% 301

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

Wamuran Basin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.7% 19

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wamuran Basin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

47.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wamuran Basin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.6%

Did not go to work

26.4%

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

Wamuran Basin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.8%

2 vehicles

41.7%

3 vehicles

14.6%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Wamuran Basin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.5%

2 bedrooms

22.6%

3 bedrooms

17.0%

4 bedrooms

39.6%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

6+ bedrooms

7.5%

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

Wamuran Basin Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wamuran Basin Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

312

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wamuran Basin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Wamuran Basin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wamuran Basin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.6%

Couple — no children

28.0%

Couple — no children under 15

25.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wamuran Basin Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 6

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Never served

94.8% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wamuran Basin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.5% 11

—

Did not provide

90.5% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wamuran Basin Children Ever Born

No children

34.6%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

32.7%

3 children

13.5%

4 children

9.6%

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

Wamuran Basin When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Wamuran Basin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.8%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

21.4%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

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

Wamuran Basin Household Size

1 person

18.4%

2 persons

40.8%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

18.4%

5 persons

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wamuran Basin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

126

Moved from QLD

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

Wamuran Basin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wamuran Basin Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,312/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.0%

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

If you earn X in Wamuran Basin

Your weekly income

≈ $10,019/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $2,012/wk

Rent share 13.0%

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Income: $835/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $921/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Wandal

Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

Belgian Gardens

Income: $964/wk Rent: $283/wk Save: $17/wk

Wamuran Basin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Chelmsford

Pop: 100 Income: $599/wk Rent: $200/wk

Eurombah

Pop: 100 Income: $1,263/wk Rent: $325/wk

Frankfield

Pop: 100 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $313/wk

Isis River

Pop: 100 Income: $443/wk

Norwin

Pop: 100 Income: $933/wk Rent: $298/wk

Wattle Grove (Qld)

Pop: 100 Income: $659/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wamuran Basin

What is the population of Wamuran Basin QLD?

The population of Wamuran Basin QLD is 199 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.2 people per km².Wamuran Basin is ranked #6,970 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wamuran Basin?

The median personal income in Wamuran Basin QLD is $956 per week, or $49,712 per year.The median household income is $2,312 per week.Family income is $2,571 per week.Wamuran Basin is ranked #1,554 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wamuran Basin?

Median rent in Wamuran Basin QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 13.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wamuran Basin ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wamuran Basin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wamuran Basin QLD is $2,108. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wamuran Basin?

The median age in Wamuran Basin QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wamuran Basin a good suburb to live in?

Wamuran Basin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 199.The median income is $956/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.0% 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: 32978. All dollar figures in AUD.