Zilzie, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Zilzie QLD is 2,846 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Zilzie is $643 per week ($33,436 per year). Median rent in Zilzie is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Zilzie has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Zilzie has a population density of 244 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Zilzie is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (41.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Zilzie is $1,600.

Population
2,846
Census 2021
Median income
$643/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$370/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Zilzie vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Zilzie is $643 a week, 14% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,083rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $370 a week, $50 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 27.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 43, 1 year older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureZilzieTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$643/wk$747/wk −14%$766/wk
Household income$1,339/wk$1,593/wk −16%$1,637/wk
Rent$370/wk$320/wk +16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,625/mo −2%$1,733/mo
Median age4342 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.6%20.4% +7.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Zilzie, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Zilzie Population

2,846 residents at the 2021 Census.

Zilzie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$643/wk
$33,436 per year
Ranked 6,382 of 14,663
Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
Ranked 2,711 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Zilzie Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,339/wk
Median rent $370/wk
Rent to income 27.6%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Zilzie against your income

About $5,802 a month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $969/wk
Rent share 27.6%

Zilzie Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
950
avg ICSEA score
499
total students
Emu Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 499 students
950
ICSEA

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

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Zilzie Map

Zilzie, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Zilzie, Queensland: 23.2887°S, 150.8004°E

Zilzie Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Zilzie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (1,408) Female 50.5% (1,436)

Population Density

244
people per km²
2,846 people · 11.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,511
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
2.7%
England
2.4%
South Africa
0.9%
Germany
0.5%
Philippines
0.4%
Netherlands
0.3%
Wales
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.7%
German
0.4%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.3%
Arabic
0.2%
Russian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Thai
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
39.9%
English
39.8%
Scottish
10.8%
Irish
10.6%
Australian Aboriginal
7.5%
German
7.2%
Italian
2.0%
New Zealander
1.5%
Dutch
1.4%
Maori
1.1%
Welsh
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.0%
Catholic
16.8%
Anglican
14.4%
Not stated
10.9%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Baptist
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.0% 1,055
Separated
4.9% 109
Divorced
10.5% 236
Widowed
7.2% 162
Never married
30.4% 682

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.9%
Couple: no children
33.8%
One parent: children under 15
14.2%
Couple: no children under 15
6.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.9%
2 persons
40.8%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
12.9%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Zilzie

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,031 occupied private dwellings in Zilzie at the 2021 Census, 33.2% were rented, 34.2% owned outright and 27.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.2% 33 dwellings
Owned outright
34.2% 353 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.9% 288 dwellings
Rented
33.2% 342 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.5%
3 bedrooms
32.7%
4 bedrooms
52.5%
5 bedrooms
3.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
5.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.5%
1 vehicle
36.9%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3 vehicles
13.4%
4+ vehicles
4.7%

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

Work, income and education in Zilzie

Employment

Employed full-time
31.4% 600 people
Employed part-time
19.2% 367 people
Unemployed
3.1% 59 people
Not in labour force
46.2% 882 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Professionals
18.0%
Community & Personal Service
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.7%
Managers
9.2%
Labourers
7.8%
Sales Workers
6.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.0%
$4,000+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
7.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.5%
Did not go to work
16.7%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Bus
1.9%
Walked only
1.0%
Truck
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Other
0.3%
Ferry
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.1%
Bachelor Degree
17.4%
Certificate I/II
4.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.0%
Management & Commerce
17.8%
Society & Culture
15.7%
Health
11.4%
Education
9.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.4%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Creative Arts
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Information Technology
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
42.9%
Secondary: Government
18.9%
Secondary: Catholic
10.9%
Pre-school
10.7%
Vocational Education
7.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Primary: Catholic
3.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.5%
Has need for assistance
7.8%
Need for assistance not stated
9.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
333
Arthritis
127
Asthma
117
Lung condition
97
Diabetes
92
Heart disease
89
Cancer
44
Kidney disease
31
Stroke
29
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 311
Did not provide
84.4% 1,688

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.8% 276
Not a volunteer
86.2% 1,730

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.5% 90
Never served
95.5% 1,920

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
21.0%
1 child
11.2%
2 children
29.1%
3 children
24.1%
4 children
11.2%
5+ children
3.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
15
1961: 1970
48
1971: 1980
40
1981: 1990
33
1991: 2000
25
2001: 2010
59
2011: 2015
26

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

Population Mobility

20.6%
moved in the last year
56.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,003
Moved from QLD
303
Moved: same area (SA2)
143
Moved from NSW
24
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from SA
4
Moved from WA
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5: 14 hours
29.7%
15: 29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.3%
Step family: no other children
15.8%
Blended family: no other children
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $609/wk Rent: $300/wk $70/wk less rent

Suburbs near Zilzie

The closest suburb to Zilzie is Emu Park, 4.2 km away.

Emu Park
4.2 km away · income $617/wk · rent $300/wk
Taroomball
13.1 km away · income $977/wk · rent $460/wk
Lammermoor
14.3 km away · income $967/wk · rent $400/wk
Taranganba
16.2 km away · income $784/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zilzie

What is the population of Zilzie QLD?

The population of Zilzie QLD is 2,846 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 244 people per km². Zilzie is ranked #2,506 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Zilzie?

The median personal income in Zilzie QLD is $643 per week, or $33,436 per year. The median household income is $1,339 per week. Family income is $1,511 per week. Zilzie is ranked #6,382 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Zilzie?

Median rent in Zilzie QLD is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate. Zilzie ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Zilzie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Zilzie QLD is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Zilzie?

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

Is Zilzie a good suburb to live in?

Zilzie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,846. The median income is $643/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% 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: 33233. All dollar figures in AUD.