Suburbs West Prairie

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West Prairie QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of West Prairie QLD is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Prairie is $982 per week ($51,064 per year). Median rent in West Prairie is $150 per week ($650 per month). West Prairie has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. West Prairie has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents).

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📍 West Prairie, Queensland — 27.4439°S, 151.4091°E

West Prairie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

West Prairie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$982/wk
$51,064 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

West Prairie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (43) Female 45.6% (36)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
78 people · 143.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

West Prairie Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

West Prairie Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
70.0% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 6 dwellings

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

West Prairie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

West Prairie Religion

Catholic
26.1%
No Religion
20.3%
Not stated
18.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
15.9%
Anglican
14.5%
Church Christ
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Prairie Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.1%

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

West Prairie Employment

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Employed full-time
55.6% 25 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.2% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
22.2% 10 people

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

West Prairie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.0%
Bachelor Degree
23.3%

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

West Prairie Occupation

Managers
69.6%
Labourers
17.4%
Professionals
13.0%

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

West Prairie Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
39.1%
Management & Commerce
30.4%
Health
17.4%
Engineering
13.0%

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

West Prairie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Prairie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
50.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Prairie Marital Status

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Married
78.0% 46
👤
Never married
22.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Prairie Ancestry

Australian
34.9%
English
28.3%
Scottish
17.9%
German
11.3%
Irish
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Prairie School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
62.5%
Primary — Catholic
37.5%

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

West Prairie Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
10.6% 15
✅
No need for assistance
89.4% 126

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

West Prairie Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.1% 12
—
Not a volunteer
76.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Prairie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.2%
Walked only
21.1%
Other
15.8%

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

West Prairie Car Ownership

2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
36.8%
4+ vehicles
31.6%

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

West Prairie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.5%
3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
46.2%
6+ bedrooms
11.5%

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

West Prairie Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
34.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Prairie Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
123
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Prairie Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Asthma
8
Mental health
8
Diabetes
6
Lung condition
4
Heart disease
3

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

West Prairie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.4%
$650-$799/wk
15.2%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Prairie Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.7%
Couple — children under 15
34.0%
Couple — no children under 15
28.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Prairie Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.1% 4
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Never served
92.9% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Prairie Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
5.9% 3
—
Did not provide
94.1% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Prairie Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

West Prairie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.3%
5–14 hours
31.7%
15–29 hours
7.3%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
19.5%

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

West Prairie Household Size

1 person
39.1%
2 persons
47.8%
3 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Prairie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
57
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

West Prairie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Prairie Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,062/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.3%

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

If you earn X in West Prairie

≈ $8,935/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,912/wk
Rent share 7.3%

West Prairie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Valley Of Lagoons
Pop: 39 Income: $850/wk
Barambah
Pop: 39 Income: $366/wk
Brush Creek
Pop: 39 Income: $604/wk Rent: $250/wk
Byee
Pop: 39 Income: $860/wk Rent: $188/wk
Cape Hillsborough
Pop: 39 Income: $612/wk Rent: $150/wk
Dunmore (Qld)
Pop: 39 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare West Prairie

West Prairie vs Valley Of Lagoons →West Prairie vs Barambah →West Prairie vs Brush Creek →West Prairie vs Byee →

Frequently Asked Questions About West Prairie

What is the population of West Prairie QLD?

The population of West Prairie QLD is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in West Prairie?

The median personal income in West Prairie QLD is $982 per week, or $51,064 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in West Prairie?

Median rent in West Prairie QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 7.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in West Prairie?

The median age in West Prairie QLD is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Prairie a good suburb to live in?

West Prairie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 78.The median income is $982/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.3% 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: 33040. All dollar figures in AUD.