Aroona, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Aroona QLD is 3,466 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Aroona is $775 per week ($40,300 per year). Median rent in Aroona is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Aroona has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Aroona has a population density of 1,832 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Aroona is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aroona is $1,950.

Population
3,466
Census 2021
Median income
$775/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

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

Aroona vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Aroona is $775 a week, 4% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 680th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $130 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.2% 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.
MeasureAroonaTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$775/wk$747/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,857/wk$1,593/wk +17%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$320/wk +41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,625/mo +20%$1,733/mo
Median age4342 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.2%20.4% +3.8 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 Aroona, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Aroona Population

3,466 residents at the 2021 Census.

Aroona Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$775/wk
$40,300 per year
Ranked 4,045 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Aroona Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,857/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 24.2%

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

Median rent in Aroona against your income

About $8,047 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,407/wk
Rent share 24.2%

Aroona Schools

11
schools nearby
6
government
1046
avg ICSEA score
8,775
total students
Pacific Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,204 students
1114
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Rosary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 321 students
1092
ICSEA
Unity College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,450 students
1065
ICSEA
Caloundra Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 438 students
1058
ICSEA
Currimundi State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 619 students
1041
ICSEA
Talara Primary College Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 974 students
1035
ICSEA
Caloundra State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 481 students
1027
ICSEA
Meridan State College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,795 students
1013
ICSEA
Currimundi Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 177 students
1006
ICSEA
Caloundra State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,316 students
1004
ICSEA
Kairos Community College - Caloundra Campus Independent
Secondary

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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Aroona Map

Aroona, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Aroona, Queensland: 26.7825°S, 153.1169°E

Aroona Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Aroona

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (1,707) Female 50.8% (1,760)

Population Density

1,832
people per km²
3,466 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,046
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
5.1%
New Zealand
4.2%
South Africa
0.8%
Germany
0.7%
Netherlands
0.5%
Zimbabwe
0.5%
Scotland
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Polish
0.3%
Cantonese
0.2%
Thai
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%
Portuguese
0.1%

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

Ancestry

English
48.2%
Australian
38.0%
Irish
14.1%
Scottish
13.0%
German
7.2%
Australian Aboriginal
2.6%
Italian
2.3%
Dutch
2.1%
New Zealander
1.7%
Maori
1.0%
Polish
0.9%

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
45.7%
Catholic
17.0%
Anglican
12.8%
Not stated
4.7%
Christian (other)
4.4%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Pentecostal
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.9% 1,560
Separated
3.0% 85
Divorced
8.7% 246
Widowed
3.9% 112
Never married
29.5% 838

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.3%
Couple: no children
30.1%
Couple: no children under 15
17.5%
One parent: children under 15
6.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.1%
2 persons
37.7%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
19.4%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Aroona

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,224 occupied private dwellings in Aroona at the 2021 Census, 14.2% were rented, 36.8% owned outright and 47.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
36.8% 450 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
47.0% 575 dwellings
Rented
14.2% 174 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 19 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
3.4%
3 bedrooms
43.8%
4 bedrooms
41.3%
5 bedrooms
9.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
4.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
15.7%
4+ vehicles
10.3%

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

Work, income and education in Aroona

Employment

Employed full-time
35.9% 909 people
Employed part-time
25.4% 644 people
Unemployed
2.8% 71 people
Not in labour force
35.9% 911 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
30.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Managers
10.5%
Labourers
7.4%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Did not go to work
14.2%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Bicycle
1.3%
Walked only
1.1%
Bus
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Train
0.4%
Other
0.3%
Truck
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.4%

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
43.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Postgraduate Degree
4.8%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
17.7%
Management & Commerce
16.4%
Health
15.0%
Society & Culture
13.8%
Education
12.1%
Architecture & Building
10.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Information Technology
1.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.6%
Secondary: Government
26.8%
Vocational Education
9.0%
Pre-school
7.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%
Primary: Catholic
5.0%
Secondary: Catholic
4.5%

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
91.1%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
3.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
318
Asthma
138
Arthritis
135
Heart disease
98
Diabetes
79
Cancer
72
Lung condition
55
Stroke
36
Kidney disease
28
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 390
Did not provide
85.7% 2,341

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.9% 462
Not a volunteer
83.1% 2,268

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
3.8% 105
Never served
95.9% 2,627

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.7%
1 child
8.5%
2 children
35.1%
3 children
19.3%
4 children
8.2%
5+ children
3.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
30
1961: 1970
44
1971: 1980
58
1981: 1990
87
1991: 2000
88
2001: 2010
163
2011: 2015
64
2016
10
2017
8
2018
4
2019
9
2020
13

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

Population Mobility

10.7%
moved in the last year
38.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,953
Moved from QLD
278
Moved from overseas
25
Moved from VIC
21
Moved: same area (SA2)
14
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from SA
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
33.0%
15: 29 hours
15.3%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.7%
Step family: no other children
11.8%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%
Other couple: children only
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Aroona

The closest suburb to Aroona is Battery Hill, 1.3 km away.

Battery Hill
1.3 km away · income $715/wk · rent $400/wk
Currimundi
1.8 km away · income $698/wk · rent $450/wk
Dicky Beach
1.9 km away · income $664/wk · rent $400/wk
Caloundra
2.0 km away · income $584/wk · rent $360/wk
Little Mountain
2.4 km away · income $705/wk · rent $461/wk
Moffat Beach
2.5 km away · income $782/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aroona

What is the population of Aroona QLD?

The population of Aroona QLD is 3,466 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,832 people per km². Aroona is ranked #2,146 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Aroona?

The median personal income in Aroona QLD is $775 per week, or $40,300 per year. The median household income is $1,857 per week. Family income is $2,046 per week. Aroona is ranked #4,045 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Aroona?

Median rent in Aroona QLD is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Aroona ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Aroona?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aroona QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Aroona?

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

Is Aroona a good suburb to live in?

Aroona is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,466. The median income is $775/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% 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: 30086. All dollar figures in AUD.