Annandale, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Annandale QLD is 8,376 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Annandale is $931 per week ($48,412 per year). Median rent in Annandale is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Annandale has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Annandale has a population density of 1,225 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Annandale is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Annandale is $1,625.

Population
8,376
Census 2021
Median income
$931/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Annandale vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Annandale is $931 a week, 25% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 280th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $60 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 17.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years younger 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.
MeasureAnnandaleTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$931/wk$747/wk +25%$766/wk
Household income$2,238/wk$1,593/wk +40%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$320/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,625/mo$1,625/mo 0%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.0%20.4% −3.4 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 Annandale, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Annandale Population

8,376 residents at the 2021 Census.

Annandale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$931/wk
$48,412 per year
Ranked 1,797 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Annandale Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,238/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 17.0%

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

Median rent in Annandale against your income

About $9,698 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,858/wk
Rent share 17.0%

Annandale Schools

25
schools nearby
12
government
972
avg ICSEA score
11,670
total students
The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,205 students
1100
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students
1078
ICSEA
Annandale Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 687 students
1069
ICSEA
Southern Cross Catholic College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,479 students
1048
ICSEA
Hermit Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 630 students
1028
ICSEA
Annandale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 722 students
1019
ICSEA
Enkindle Village School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 58 students
1018
ICSEA
Ignatius Park College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 959 students
1018
ICSEA
Riverside Adventist School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 61 students
1011
ICSEA
Oonoonba State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 525 students
995
ICSEA
Pimlico State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,465 students
987
ICSEA
Tec-NQ Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 375 students
972
ICSEA
Mundingburra State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 506 students
965
ICSEA
William Ross State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 862 students
955
ICSEA
Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 198 students
930
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools.

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

All schools near Annandale, with a map

Annandale Map

Annandale, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Annandale, Queensland: 19.3094°S, 146.7870°E

Annandale Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (25)

People in Annandale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (4,155) Female 50.4% (4,219)

Population Density

1,225
people per km²
8,376 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,415
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
2.7%
India
2.2%
New Zealand
2.1%
South Africa
1.3%
China
1.0%
Philippines
0.9%
South Korea
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.2%
Malayalam
1.2%
Afrikaans
0.8%
Korean
0.7%
Hindi
0.7%
Italian
0.6%
Greek
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
38.6%
Australian
33.7%
Irish
12.7%
Scottish
11.6%
Italian
6.4%
German
5.3%
Australian Aboriginal
3.8%
Indian
2.7%
Chinese
2.6%
Dutch
1.6%
Filipino
1.4%

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
33.2%
Catholic
25.4%
Anglican
12.6%
Not stated
5.3%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.7%
Baptist
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.7% 3,617
Separated
2.7% 181
Divorced
6.7% 451
Widowed
4.4% 298
Never married
32.5% 2,191

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.3%
Couple: no children
26.5%
Couple: no children under 15
18.4%
One parent: children under 15
7.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.0%
2 persons
38.2%
3 persons
16.8%
4 persons
18.2%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Annandale

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,778 occupied private dwellings in Annandale at the 2021 Census, 24.1% were rented, 36.1% owned outright and 38.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
36.1% 1,003 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.7% 1,074 dwellings
Rented
24.1% 670 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 24 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
0.8%
3 bedrooms
28.2%
4 bedrooms
58.9%
5 bedrooms
10.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.6%
$800-$999/mo
5.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.4%
1 vehicle
25.4%
2 vehicles
48.5%
3 vehicles
17.1%
4+ vehicles
7.6%

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

Work, income and education in Annandale

Employment

Employed full-time
42.1% 2,613 people
Employed part-time
22.8% 1,416 people
Unemployed
3.0% 184 people
Not in labour force
32.1% 1,993 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
39.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.7%
Managers
12.8%
Community & Personal Service
12.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%
Labourers
3.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.0%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.0%
$4,000+/wk
17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
6.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.3%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Bicycle
1.8%
Walked only
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Bus
0.5%
Truck
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

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

Bachelor Degree
33.0%
Certificate III/IV
29.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Postgraduate Degree
13.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Health
20.4%
Management & Commerce
19.8%
Engineering
16.9%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Education
10.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Architecture & Building
3.8%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Information Technology
2.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
18.9%
Secondary: Catholic
16.7%
Secondary: Government
16.5%
Primary: Catholic
12.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.8%
Vocational Education
7.4%
Pre-school
7.1%

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
89.8%
Has need for assistance
6.0%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
775
Arthritis
272
Asthma
260
Heart disease
210
Diabetes
189
Cancer
121
Lung condition
117
Kidney disease
73
Stroke
58
Dementia
53

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 924
Did not provide
85.6% 5,482

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.7% 1,264
Not a volunteer
80.3% 5,154

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
3.0% 192
Current ADF: Reserves
0.7% 47
Previously served
6.2% 397
Never served
90.1% 5,815

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.8%
1 child
10.1%
2 children
32.5%
3 children
19.9%
4 children
6.3%
5+ children
2.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
18
1951: 1960
33
1961: 1970
107
1971: 1980
103
1981: 1990
173
1991: 2000
170
2001: 2010
460
2011: 2015
257
2016
47
2017
53
2018
93
2019
85
2020
43
2021
9

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

Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
42.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,743
Moved from QLD
794
Moved: same area (SA2)
184
Moved from VIC
66
Moved from overseas
63
Moved from NSW
55
Moved from NT
19
Moved from WA
18
Moved from ACT
8
Moved from SA
7
Moved from TAS
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.1%
5: 14 hours
31.5%
15: 29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
22.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.4%
Step family: no other children
12.7%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

West End (Townsville - Qld)
Income: $921/wk Rent: $250/wk $130/wk less rent
Wandal
Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk $110/wk less rent
Belgian Gardens
Income: $964/wk Rent: $283/wk $97/wk less rent
North Ward
Income: $997/wk Rent: $285/wk $95/wk less rent
Newtown (Ipswich - Qld)
Income: $844/wk Rent: $295/wk $85/wk less rent
Sadliers Crossing
Income: $800/wk Rent: $300/wk $80/wk less rent
Marburg
Income: $764/wk Rent: $300/wk $80/wk less rent
North Mackay
Income: $786/wk Rent: $300/wk $80/wk less rent

Suburbs near Annandale

The closest suburb to Annandale is Mundingburra, 1.2 km away.

Mundingburra
1.2 km away · income $727/wk · rent $270/wk
Rosslea
2.1 km away · income $909/wk · rent $275/wk
Aitkenvale
2.2 km away · income $740/wk · rent $270/wk
Idalia
2.8 km away · income $1,240/wk · rent $400/wk
Gulliver
2.9 km away · income $728/wk · rent $270/wk
Murray
2.9 km away · income $1,302/wk · rent $107/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Annandale

What is the population of Annandale QLD?

The population of Annandale QLD is 8,376 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,225 people per km². Annandale is ranked #841 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Annandale?

The median personal income in Annandale QLD is $931 per week, or $48,412 per year. The median household income is $2,238 per week. Family income is $2,415 per week. Annandale is ranked #1,797 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Annandale?

Median rent in Annandale QLD is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Annandale ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Annandale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Annandale QLD is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Annandale?

The median age in Annandale QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Annandale a good suburb to live in?

Annandale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 8,376. The median income is $931/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% 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: 30063. All dollar figures in AUD.