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Widgee QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Widgee QLD is 862 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Widgee is $490 per week ($25,480 per year). Median rent in Widgee is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Widgee has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Widgee has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Widgee is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Widgee is $1,439.

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Widgee Population

residents (Census 2021)

Widgee Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$490/wk

$25,480 per year

#8308 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,439/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Widgee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (435) Female 49.5% (426)

Population Density

4.4

people per km²

862 people · 198.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,358

Family income/wk

Widgee 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Widgee Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.9% 133 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.1% 139 dwellings

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

Widgee Country of Birth

Australia

93.0%

England

4.7%

Germany

1.4%

Canada

0.8%

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

Widgee Religion

No Religion

41.0%

Anglican

15.6%

Catholic

14.5%

Not stated

14.3%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Christian (other)

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Baptist

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Widgee Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Widgee Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Widgee Employment

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Employed full-time

27.7% 176 people

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Employed part-time

21.2% 135 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 22 people

🏠

Not in labour force

47.6% 303 people

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

Widgee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

Bachelor Degree

13.4%

Certificate I/II

3.7%

Postgraduate Degree

2.0%

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

Widgee Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.2%

Managers

13.7%

Professionals

13.7%

Labourers

12.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.8%

Sales Workers

8.8%

Clerical & Administrative

6.4%

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

Widgee Field of Study

Engineering

25.7%

Management & Commerce

13.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.9%

Education

10.4%

Health

9.9%

Society & Culture

9.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.9%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Information Technology

4.0%

Creative Arts

1.5%

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

Widgee Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Widgee Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.1%

$4,000+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Widgee Marital Status

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Married

48.4% 353

↔️

Separated

3.4% 25

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Divorced

14.4% 105

🕊️

Widowed

3.4% 25

👤

Never married

30.3% 221

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Widgee Ancestry

Australian

35.4%

English

33.2%

Scottish

7.9%

Irish

7.3%

German

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Other

3.1%

Italian

2.0%

New Zealander

0.8%

Maltese

0.5%

Chinese

0.4%

Dutch

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Widgee School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.5%

Secondary — Government

31.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

Vocational Education

5.6%

Secondary — Catholic

4.8%

Pre-school

4.0%

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

Widgee Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.0% 124

✅

No need for assistance

92.0% 1,423

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

Widgee Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.2% 129

—

Not a volunteer

79.8% 510

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Widgee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.1%

$300-$449/mo

3.1%

$600-$799/mo

9.4%

$800-$999/mo

9.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Widgee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.0%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Truck

1.4%

Other

1.4%

Bus

1.1%

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

Widgee Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

30.6%

2 vehicles

35.2%

3 vehicles

18.4%

4+ vehicles

14.8%

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

Widgee Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

11.8%

3 bedrooms

51.8%

4 bedrooms

24.6%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

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

Widgee Population Mobility

16.9%

moved in the last year

39.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Widgee Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,471

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Widgee Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

108

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Widgee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

12.1%

$300-$399/wk

10.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Widgee Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.4%

Couple — children under 15

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

20.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Widgee Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 34

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Never served

94.8% 616

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Widgee Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 85

—

Did not provide

86.8% 557

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Widgee Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

9.9%

2 children

35.4%

3 children

20.1%

4 children

6.1%

5+ children

4.5%

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

Widgee When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Widgee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Widgee Household Size

1 person

24.2%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

12.6%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Widgee Where Residents Moved From

Same address

613

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

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

Widgee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.7%

Step family — no other children

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Widgee Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,223/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.9%

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

If you earn X in Widgee

Your weekly income

≈ $5,300/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $943/wk

Rent share 22.9%

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Income: $495/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $574/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $60/wk

Ravenshoe

Income: $483/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $30/wk

Widgee vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Tarzali

Pop: 431 Income: $632/wk Rent: $260/wk

Moa Island

Pop: 432 Income: $472/wk Rent: $120/wk

Sladevale

Pop: 433 Income: $687/wk Rent: $300/wk

Meadowvale

Pop: 434 Income: $682/wk Rent: $180/wk

Lucinda

Pop: 435 Income: $653/wk Rent: $210/wk

Midge Point

Pop: 435 Income: $522/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Widgee

What is the population of Widgee QLD?

The population of Widgee QLD is 862 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Widgee is ranked #4,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Widgee?

The median personal income in Widgee QLD is $490 per week, or $25,480 per year.The median household income is $1,223 per week.Family income is $1,358 per week.Widgee is ranked #8,308 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Widgee?

Median rent in Widgee QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 22.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Widgee ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Widgee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Widgee QLD is $1,439. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Widgee?

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

Is Widgee a good suburb to live in?

Widgee is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 862.The median income is $490/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.9% 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: 33068. All dollar figures in AUD.