Allora, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Allora QLD is 1,205 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Allora is $569 per week ($29,588 per year). Median rent in Allora is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Allora has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Allora has a population density of 12 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Allora is England. The most common religion is No religion (25.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Allora is $1,300.

There were 98 recorded offences in Allora in 2025-26, a rate of 81 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (18 offences).

Population
1,205
Census 2021
Median income
$569/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
52years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Allora vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Allora is $569 a week, 24% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,282nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 52, 10 years 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.
MeasureAlloraTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$569/wk$747/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$1,042/wk$1,593/wk −35%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$320/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age5242 +10 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.0%20.4% +3.6 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 Allora, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Allora Population

1,205 residents at the 2021 Census.

Allora Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$569/wk
$29,588 per year
Ranked 7,510 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
52years
14 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Allora Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,042/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 24.0%

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

Median rent in Allora against your income

About $4,515 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $792/wk
Rent share 24.0%

Allora Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
983
avg ICSEA score
295
total students
St Patrick's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 84 students
1014
ICSEA
Allora P-10 State School Government
Combined · Prep-10 · 211 students
951
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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Allora Map

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People in Allora

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (601) Female 50.0% (600)

Population Density

12
people per km²
1,205 people · 96.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,337
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

England
2.4%
New Zealand
1.6%
South Africa
0.7%
Papua New Guinea
0.5%
Germany
0.3%
India
0.3%
Scotland
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%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
46.6%
Australian
41.6%
Irish
13.9%
Scottish
10.6%
German
6.8%
Australian Aboriginal
5.4%
Dutch
1.3%
Italian
1.0%
New Zealander
0.9%
French
0.7%
Welsh
0.6%

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
25.0%
Catholic
23.6%
Anglican
23.3%
Not stated
9.7%
Uniting Church
6.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.2%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Baptist
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.8% 506
Separated
2.9% 29
Divorced
10.1% 101
Widowed
9.9% 99
Never married
26.3% 262

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.6%
Couple: children under 15
32.3%
Couple: no children under 15
12.4%
One parent: children under 15
11.9%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.4%
2 persons
39.1%
3 persons
12.2%
4 persons
10.0%
5 persons
3.8%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Allora

Housing Tenure

Of the 469 occupied private dwellings in Allora at the 2021 Census, 20.0% were rented, 46.7% owned outright and 28.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
46.7% 219 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.8% 135 dwellings
Rented
20.0% 94 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.6% 12 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.7%
2 bedrooms
18.7%
3 bedrooms
48.0%
4 bedrooms
22.7%
5 bedrooms
5.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
6.0%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
12.1%
$800-$999/mo
10.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
32.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
34.5%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3 vehicles
16.6%
4+ vehicles
9.2%

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

Work, income and education in Allora

Employment

Employed full-time
28.8% 255 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 169 people
Unemployed
1.6% 14 people
Not in labour force
50.5% 447 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.2%
Community & Personal Service
17.1%
Managers
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Labourers
7.2%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
2.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
11.0%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
13.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Did not go to work
13.6%
Walked only
6.5%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Truck
1.5%
Train
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
42.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.2%

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
51.4%
Bachelor Degree
20.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Certificate I/II
3.7%
Postgraduate Degree
3.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
19.6%
Management & Commerce
15.5%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Health
12.5%
Education
10.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.9%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Agriculture & Environment
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Information Technology
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.4%
Secondary: Government
15.5%
Primary: Catholic
14.9%
Secondary: Catholic
11.9%
Vocational Education
8.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Pre-school
5.7%

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
81.4%
Has need for assistance
10.7%
Need for assistance not stated
7.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
123
Arthritis
68
Diabetes
48
Lung condition
44
Asthma
38
Heart disease
32
Cancer
31
Kidney disease
25
Stroke
14
Dementia
12

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 137
Did not provide
84.9% 773

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.1% 241
Not a volunteer
73.9% 684

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.4% 50
Never served
94.6% 874

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.3%
1 child
8.5%
2 children
26.6%
3 children
24.3%
4 children
16.5%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
15
1961: 1970
12
1971: 1980
17
1981: 1990
4
1991: 2000
8
2001: 2010
10
2011: 2015
13

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

Population Mobility

15.1%
moved in the last year
37.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
926
Moved from QLD
90
Moved: same area (SA2)
57
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from NSW
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5: 14 hours
25.5%
15: 29 hours
14.7%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
29.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
95.8%
Step family: no other children
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Allora Crime Statistics

98 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
18
Traffic
18
Drug Offences
14
Assault
12
Sexual Offences
10
Weapons
8
Fraud
6
Property Damage
4
Domestic Violence
4
Break & Enter
4

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Allora

The closest suburb to Allora is Clifton (Qld), 10.7 km away.

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10.7 km away · income $503/wk · rent $245/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Allora

What is the population of Allora QLD?

The population of Allora QLD is 1,205 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 12 people per km². Allora is ranked #3,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Allora?

The median personal income in Allora QLD is $569 per week, or $29,588 per year. The median household income is $1,042 per week. Family income is $1,337 per week. Allora is ranked #7,510 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Allora?

Median rent in Allora QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Allora ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Allora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Allora QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Allora?

The median age in Allora QLD is 52 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Allora a good suburb to live in?

Allora is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,205. The median income is $569/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 30041. All dollar figures in AUD.