Wheatvale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wheatvale QLD is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wheatvale is $466 per week ($24,232 per year). Median rent in Wheatvale is $155 per week ($672 per month). Wheatvale has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Wheatvale has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wheatvale is England. The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wheatvale is $2,043.

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Wheatvale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wheatvale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$466/wk
$24,232 per year
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Median Rent
$155/wk
$672 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,043/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Wheatvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (30) Female 49.2% (29)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
57 people · 15.4 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$949
Family income/wk

Wheatvale Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
25-29
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wheatvale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 10 dwellings

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

Wheatvale Country of Birth

Australia
88.0%
England
12.0%

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

Wheatvale Religion

Catholic
30.5%
Not stated
22.0%
No Religion
20.3%
Anglican
18.6%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wheatvale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
54.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%

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

Wheatvale Employment

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Employed full-time
35.7% 10 people
Employed part-time
10.7% 3 people
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Not in labour force
53.6% 15 people

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

Wheatvale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

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

Wheatvale Occupation

Managers
41.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
33.3%
Professionals
25.0%

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

Wheatvale Field of Study

Society & Culture
30.8%
Agriculture & Environment
23.1%
Health
23.1%
Education
23.1%

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

Wheatvale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wheatvale Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$800-$999/wk
41.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wheatvale Marital Status

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Married
51.9% 28
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Divorced
13.0% 7
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Widowed
5.6% 3
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Never married
29.6% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wheatvale Ancestry

Australian
42.0%
English
36.0%
Irish
16.0%
Scottish
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wheatvale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Wheatvale Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

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

Wheatvale Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.0% 6
Not a volunteer
85.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wheatvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Walked only
29.4%

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

Wheatvale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.6%
2 vehicles
17.6%
3 vehicles
41.2%
4+ vehicles
23.5%

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

Wheatvale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.7%
3 bedrooms
31.8%
4 bedrooms
27.3%
5 bedrooms
18.2%

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

Wheatvale Population Mobility

8.7%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
46.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wheatvale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
76
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wheatvale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4

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

Wheatvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
10.9%
$300-$399/wk
17.4%
$400-$499/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wheatvale Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.5%
Couple — no children under 15
36.4%
Couple — children under 15
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wheatvale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 6
Did not provide
82.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wheatvale Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Wheatvale When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

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

Wheatvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5–14 hours
27.0%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
43.2%

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

Wheatvale Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
76.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wheatvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wheatvale Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
958
avg ICSEA score
37
total students
Wheatvale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 37 students
958
ICSEA

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

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Wheatvale Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $966/wk
Median Rent $155/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Wheatvale

≈ $4,186/month
Median rent $155/wk
Left after rent $811/wk
Rent share 16.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wheatvale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheatvale

What is the population of Wheatvale QLD?

The population of Wheatvale QLD is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Wheatvale?

The median personal income in Wheatvale QLD is $466 per week, or $24,232 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $949 per week.

How much is rent in Wheatvale?

Median rent in Wheatvale QLD is $155 per week ($672 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wheatvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wheatvale QLD is $2,043. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wheatvale?

The median age in Wheatvale QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wheatvale a good suburb to live in?

Wheatvale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 57.The median income is $466/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33057. All dollar figures in AUD.