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Weyba Downs QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Weyba Downs QLD is 352 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Weyba Downs is $733 per week ($38,116 per year). Median rent in Weyba Downs is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Weyba Downs has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Weyba Downs has a population density of 56.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Weyba Downs is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weyba Downs is $1,920.

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Weyba Downs Population

residents (Census 2021)

Weyba Downs Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$733/wk

$38,116 per year

#4862 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,920/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Weyba Downs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (187) Female 47.0% (166)

Population Density

56.6

people per km²

352 people · 6.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,854

Family income/wk

Weyba Downs 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)

Weyba Downs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.7% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.3% 60 dwellings

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

Weyba Downs Country of Birth

Australia

88.1%

England

8.3%

Germany

3.6%

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

Weyba Downs Religion

No Religion

54.6%

Anglican

14.4%

Catholic

9.5%

Pentecostal

6.1%

Not stated

6.1%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Buddhism

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Weyba Downs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

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

Weyba Downs Employment

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Employed full-time

32.1% 80 people

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Employed part-time

28.9% 72 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

37.8% 94 people

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

Weyba Downs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.0%

Bachelor Degree

29.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

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

Weyba Downs Occupation

Professionals

28.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

12.5%

Managers

10.9%

Labourers

8.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

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

Weyba Downs Field of Study

Society & Culture

18.8%

Education

17.1%

Management & Commerce

16.2%

Architecture & Building

12.0%

Engineering

11.1%

Health

11.1%

Creative Arts

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.6%

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

Weyba Downs Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Weyba Downs Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

3.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Weyba Downs Marital Status

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Married

58.0% 174

↔️

Separated

1.3% 4

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Divorced

8.3% 25

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Widowed

4.3% 13

👤

Never married

28.0% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Weyba Downs Ancestry

English

37.7%

Australian

28.8%

Scottish

8.9%

Irish

7.5%

Other

5.4%

German

5.0%

Italian

1.8%

New Zealander

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Dutch

0.8%

Filipino

0.6%

Indian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Weyba Downs School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

27.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

26.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Primary — Government

10.7%

Vocational Education

10.7%

Pre-school

7.1%

Secondary — Catholic

3.6%

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

Weyba Downs Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 18

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 657

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

Weyba Downs Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.8% 73

—

Not a volunteer

74.2% 210

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Weyba Downs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Weyba Downs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.8%

Did not go to work

25.7%

Walked only

3.4%

Car (passenger)

2.7%

Truck

2.7%

Other

2.7%

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

Weyba Downs Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.0%

2 vehicles

44.2%

3 vehicles

15.9%

4+ vehicles

24.8%

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

Weyba Downs Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.7%

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

30.4%

4 bedrooms

33.9%

5 bedrooms

14.3%

6+ bedrooms

7.1%

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

Weyba Downs Population Mobility

16.7%

moved in the last year

37.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Weyba Downs Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

677

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Weyba Downs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Weyba Downs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

16.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Weyba Downs Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.2%

Couple — no children under 15

27.0%

Couple — no children

24.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

One parent — children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Weyba Downs Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 8

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Never served

97.3% 283

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Weyba Downs Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 35

—

Did not provide

87.9% 254

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Weyba Downs Children Ever Born

No children

26.1%

1 child

16.8%

2 children

35.3%

3 children

10.9%

4 children

10.9%

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

Weyba Downs When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Weyba Downs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

19.6%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Weyba Downs Household Size

1 person

15.3%

2 persons

33.9%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

18.5%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Weyba Downs Where Residents Moved From

Same address

285

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Weyba Downs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.4%

Step family — no other children

19.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Weyba Downs Schools

schools nearby

government

1079

avg ICSEA score

671

total students

Noosa Pengari Steiner School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 324 students

1089

ICSEA

Peregian Beach College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 347 students

1069

ICSEA

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

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Weyba Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,713/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.2%

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

If you earn X in Weyba Downs

Your weekly income

≈ $7,423/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,213/wk

Rent share 29.2%

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Weyba Downs vs State & National Average

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Pop: 176 Income: $612/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weyba Downs

What is the population of Weyba Downs QLD?

The population of Weyba Downs QLD is 352 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 56.6 people per km².Weyba Downs is ranked #5,668 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Weyba Downs?

The median personal income in Weyba Downs QLD is $733 per week, or $38,116 per year.The median household income is $1,713 per week.Family income is $1,854 per week.Weyba Downs is ranked #4,862 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Weyba Downs?

Median rent in Weyba Downs QLD is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 29.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Weyba Downs ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Weyba Downs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weyba Downs QLD is $1,920. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Weyba Downs?

The median age in Weyba Downs QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Weyba Downs a good suburb to live in?

Weyba Downs is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 352.The median income is $733/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.2% 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: 33054. All dollar figures in AUD.