Wheatlands QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wheatlands QLD is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wheatlands is $488 per week ($25,376 per year). Median rent in Wheatlands is $200 per week ($867 per month). Wheatlands has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Wheatlands has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wheatlands is $1,398.

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Wheatlands Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wheatlands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$488/wk
$25,376 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,398/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Wheatlands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.1% (50) Female 41.9% (36)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
82 people · 33.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Wheatlands Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
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)

Wheatlands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 6 dwellings

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

Wheatlands Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wheatlands Religion

No Religion
26.9%
Not stated
20.5%
Catholic
17.9%
Anglican
14.1%
Uniting Church
6.4%
Christian (other)
5.1%
Baptist
5.1%
Lutheran
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wheatlands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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

Wheatlands Employment

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Employed full-time
46.6% 27 people
Employed part-time
19.0% 11 people
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Not in labour force
34.5% 20 people

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

Wheatlands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
73.1%
Bachelor Degree
26.9%

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

Wheatlands Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
20.0%
Labourers
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.0%

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

Wheatlands Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
31.6%
Management & Commerce
21.1%
Engineering
15.8%
Architecture & Building
15.8%
Education
15.8%

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

Wheatlands Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wheatlands Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
20.8%
$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wheatlands Marital Status

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Married
55.1% 43
↔️
Separated
5.1% 4
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Divorced
15.4% 12
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Never married
24.4% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wheatlands Ancestry

English
46.4%
Australian
15.5%
Irish
12.4%
German
11.3%
Scottish
10.3%
Spanish
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wheatlands School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Wheatlands Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.7% 9
No need for assistance
93.3% 125

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

Wheatlands Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.8% 20
Not a volunteer
69.2% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wheatlands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wheatlands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Wheatlands Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
13.3%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Wheatlands Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
72.7%
4 bedrooms
27.3%

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

Wheatlands Population Mobility

4.3%
moved in the last year
26.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wheatlands Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
133
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wheatlands Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Asthma
5
Arthritis
3
Mental health
3

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

Wheatlands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
26.4%
$400-$499/wk
17.0%
$650-$799/wk
13.2%
$800-$999/wk
20.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wheatlands Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.4%
Couple — children under 15
34.5%
Couple — no children under 15
24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wheatlands Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.8% 6
Did not provide
90.2% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wheatlands Children Ever Born

No children
63.6%
2 children
36.4%

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

Wheatlands When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Wheatlands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
17.5%
Did not do domestic work
11.1%

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

Wheatlands Household Size

1 person
23.3%
2 persons
46.7%
3 persons
10.0%
4 persons
10.0%
5 persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wheatlands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wheatlands Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
926
avg ICSEA score
77
total students
Wheatlands State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 77 students
926
ICSEA

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

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Wheatlands Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Wheatlands

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $987/wk
Rent share 16.8%

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Wheatlands vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheatlands

What is the population of Wheatlands QLD?

The population of Wheatlands QLD is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Wheatlands?

The median personal income in Wheatlands QLD is $488 per week, or $25,376 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Wheatlands?

Median rent in Wheatlands QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wheatlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wheatlands QLD is $1,398. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wheatlands?

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

Is Wheatlands a good suburb to live in?

Wheatlands is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 82.The median income is $488/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 33056. All dollar figures in AUD.