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Wongabel QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wongabel QLD is 251 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wongabel is $654 per week ($34,008 per year). Median rent in Wongabel is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Wongabel has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Wongabel has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wongabel is $1,799.

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Wongabel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wongabel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$654/wk

$34,008 per year

#6273 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$315/wk

$1,365 per month

#4253 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,799/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wongabel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (136) Female 46.0% (116)

Population Density

5.8

people per km²

251 people · 43.4 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,656

Family income/wk

Wongabel 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)

Wongabel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.1% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.9% 28 dwellings

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

Wongabel Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wongabel Religion

No Religion

42.0%

Anglican

13.1%

Not stated

13.1%

Catholic

11.0%

Christian (other)

6.9%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Baptist

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wongabel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.1%

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

Wongabel Languages Spoken at Home

French

100.0%

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

Wongabel Employment

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Employed full-time

37.3% 66 people

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Employed part-time

22.6% 40 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

37.9% 67 people

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

Wongabel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.9%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

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

Wongabel Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.2%

Professionals

20.0%

Clerical & Administrative

18.5%

Managers

13.8%

Community & Personal Service

12.3%

Labourers

9.2%

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

Wongabel Field of Study

Engineering

31.1%

Management & Commerce

23.0%

Education

14.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.8%

Agriculture & Environment

6.6%

Health

4.9%

Architecture & Building

4.9%

Society & Culture

4.9%

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

Wongabel Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wongabel Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

15.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wongabel Marital Status

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Married

50.3% 100

↔️

Separated

2.5% 5

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Divorced

13.1% 26

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Widowed

7.0% 14

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Never married

27.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wongabel Ancestry

English

34.1%

Australian

29.9%

Italian

8.5%

Irish

7.3%

Scottish

6.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

German

3.3%

Chinese

2.7%

Other

2.7%

French

1.2%

Polish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wongabel School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

41.7%

Primary — Government

29.2%

Primary — Catholic

18.8%

Pre-school

10.4%

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

Wongabel Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 11

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 443

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

Wongabel Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.7% 28

—

Not a volunteer

84.3% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wongabel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

35.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wongabel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.1%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Truck

7.2%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Walked only

3.1%

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

Wongabel Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.9%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

24.3%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Wongabel Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.4%

2 bedrooms

15.6%

3 bedrooms

46.9%

4 bedrooms

21.9%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

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

Wongabel Population Mobility

23.4%

moved in the last year

40.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wongabel Indigenous Population

5.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

430

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wongabel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Arthritis

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

Wongabel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

8.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

14.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wongabel Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.0%

Couple — no children

24.2%

Couple — no children under 15

12.1%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wongabel Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 7

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Never served

95.9% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wongabel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 24

—

Did not provide

85.7% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wongabel Children Ever Born

No children

24.7%

1 child

6.8%

2 children

38.4%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

9.6%

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

Wongabel When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

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

Wongabel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

18.2%

Did not do domestic work

20.6%

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

Wongabel Household Size

1 person

16.0%

2 persons

32.0%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

17.3%

5 persons

9.3%

6+ persons

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wongabel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

177

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wongabel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.7%

Step family — no other children

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wongabel Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,478/wk

Median Rent $315/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Wongabel

Your weekly income

≈ $6,405/month

Median rent $315/wk

Left after rent $1,163/wk

Rent share 21.3%

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Income: $651/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $608/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $609/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $15/wk

Wongabel vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Antigua

Pop: 126 Income: $511/wk Rent: $225/wk

Beatrice

Pop: 126 Income: $509/wk Rent: $198/wk

Yowah

Pop: 126 Income: $435/wk Rent: $100/wk

Hull Heads

Pop: 127 Income: $468/wk Rent: $330/wk

Crossroads

Pop: 127 Income: $731/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dakenba

Pop: 127 Income: $918/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wongabel

What is the population of Wongabel QLD?

The population of Wongabel QLD is 251 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².Wongabel is ranked #6,411 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wongabel?

The median personal income in Wongabel QLD is $654 per week, or $34,008 per year.The median household income is $1,478 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Wongabel is ranked #6,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wongabel?

Median rent in Wongabel QLD is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wongabel ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wongabel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wongabel QLD is $1,799. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wongabel?

The median age in Wongabel QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wongabel a good suburb to live in?

Wongabel is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 251.The median income is $654/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 33123. All dollar figures in AUD.