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Weranga QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Weranga QLD is 208 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Weranga is $411 per week ($21,372 per year). Median rent in Weranga is $150 per week ($650 per month). Weranga has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Weranga has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Weranga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weranga is $840.

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Weranga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Weranga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$411/wk

$21,372 per year

#8765 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$840/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Weranga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (106) Female 49.3% (103)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

208 people · 221.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$919

Family income/wk

Weranga 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Weranga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

79.7% 47 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

20.3% 12 dwellings

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

Weranga Country of Birth

Australia

93.0%

England

7.0%

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

Weranga Religion

No Religion

49.2%

Anglican

15.9%

Catholic

13.8%

Not stated

13.3%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Weranga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.1%

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

Weranga Employment

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Employed full-time

6.1% 8 people

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Employed part-time

8.4% 11 people

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Unemployed

11.5% 15 people

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Not in labour force

74.0% 97 people

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

Weranga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

85.7%

Bachelor Degree

7.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.1%

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

Weranga Occupation

Community & Personal Service

100.0%

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

Weranga Field of Study

Management & Commerce

45.5%

Engineering

27.3%

Society & Culture

27.3%

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

Weranga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Weranga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

10.5%

$400-$499/wk

14.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

19.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Weranga Marital Status

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Married

32.0% 54

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Separated

10.7% 18

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Divorced

10.1% 17

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Widowed

8.3% 14

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Never married

39.1% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Weranga Ancestry

Australian

36.9%

English

28.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

13.1%

Scottish

10.0%

German

4.6%

Irish

3.8%

Other

1.9%

Filipino

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Weranga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.2%

Secondary — Government

37.8%

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

Weranga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

22.8% 82

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No need for assistance

77.2% 278

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

Weranga Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.0% 23

—

Not a volunteer

84.0% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Weranga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

45.5%

$800-$999/mo

54.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Weranga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

28.6%

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

Weranga Car Ownership

1 vehicle

49.2%

2 vehicles

29.2%

3 vehicles

21.5%

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

Weranga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.7%

2 bedrooms

30.9%

3 bedrooms

34.5%

4 bedrooms

21.8%

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

Weranga Population Mobility

19.2%

moved in the last year

36.3%

moved in the last 5 years

41.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

25.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Weranga Indigenous Population

19.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

287

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Weranga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Cancer

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

Weranga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

22.1%

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$400-$499/wk

16.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Weranga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.9%

Couple — no children

26.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.2%

One parent — no children under 15

10.9%

Couple — no children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Weranga Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 9

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Never served

93.7% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Weranga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

25.2% 34

—

Did not provide

74.8% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Weranga Children Ever Born

No children

40.0%

1 child

8.9%

2 children

35.6%

3 children

15.6%

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

Weranga When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Weranga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.6%

5–14 hours

19.2%

15–29 hours

11.0%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

43.8%

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

Weranga Household Size

1 person

40.6%

2 persons

29.7%

3 persons

17.2%

4 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Weranga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

139

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Weranga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Weranga Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $814/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.4%

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

If you earn X in Weranga

Your weekly income

≈ $3,527/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $664/wk

Rent share 18.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kowanyama

Income: $341/wk Rent: $115/wk Save: $35/wk

Hope Vale

Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $30/wk

Aurukun

Income: $331/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $25/wk

Palm Island

Income: $384/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $25/wk

Doomadgee

Income: $354/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $30/wk

Cherbourg

Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $50/wk

Woorabinda

Income: $361/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $30/wk

Weranga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Back Plains

Pop: 104 Income: $635/wk Rent: $265/wk

Forest Springs

Pop: 104 Income: $565/wk Rent: $603/wk

Gunpowder

Pop: 104 Income: $1,416/wk

Kulgun

Pop: 104 Income: $664/wk Rent: $350/wk

Merlwood

Pop: 104 Income: $630/wk Rent: $215/wk

Rockingham (Qld)

Pop: 104 Income: $953/wk Rent: $160/wk

Compare Weranga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weranga

What is the population of Weranga QLD?

The population of Weranga QLD is 208 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Weranga is ranked #6,857 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Weranga?

The median personal income in Weranga QLD is $411 per week, or $21,372 per year.The median household income is $814 per week.Family income is $919 per week.Weranga is ranked #8,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Weranga?

Median rent in Weranga QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Weranga ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Weranga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weranga QLD is $840. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Weranga?

The median age in Weranga QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Weranga a good suburb to live in?

Weranga is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 208.The median income is $411/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% 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: 33031. All dollar figures in AUD.