Augustine Heights, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Augustine Heights QLD is 6,088 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Augustine Heights is $1,107 per week ($57,564 per year). Median rent in Augustine Heights is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Augustine Heights has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Augustine Heights has a population density of 1,111 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Augustine Heights is India. The most common religion is No religion (37.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Augustine Heights is $2,158.

Population
6,088
Census 2021
Median income
$1,107/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$410/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
31years
Census 2021

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

Augustine Heights vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Augustine Heights is $1,107 a week, 48% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 89th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $90 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 16.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 31, 11 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.
MeasureAugustine HeightsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,107/wk$747/wk +48%$766/wk
Household income$2,484/wk$1,593/wk +56%$1,637/wk
Rent$410/wk$320/wk +28%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,158/mo$1,625/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age3142 −11 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.5%20.4% −3.9 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 Augustine Heights, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Augustine Heights Population

6,088 residents at the 2021 Census.

Augustine Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,107/wk
$57,564 per year
Ranked 681 of 14,663
Median Rent
$410/wk
$1,777 per month
Ranked 1,715 of 14,663
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,158/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Augustine Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,484/wk
Median rent $410/wk
Rent to income 16.5%

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

Median rent in Augustine Heights against your income

About $10,764 a month
Median rent $410/wk
Left after rent $2,074/wk
Rent share 16.5%

Augustine Heights Schools

13
schools nearby
7
government
1002
avg ICSEA score
12,459
total students
St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 784 students
1125
ICSEA
The Springfield Anglican College Independent
Secondary · Prep-12 · 1,124 students
1109
ICSEA
Spring Mountain State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 939 students
1089
ICSEA
St Augustine's College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,555 students
1056
ICSEA
Augusta State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,023 students
1036
ICSEA
Springfield Central State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,998 students
1030
ICSEA
Mastery Schools Australia Independent
Combined · 4-10 · 960 students
1005
ICSEA
Bellbird Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 361 students
983
ICSEA
Woogaroo Creek State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 157 students
953
ICSEA
Bellbird Park State Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,795 students
950
ICSEA
Redbank Plains State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,539 students
933
ICSEA
Hymba Yumba Independent School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 224 students
760
ICSEA
The Springfield Anglican College - Primary Campus Independent
Primary

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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Augustine Heights Map

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Augustine Heights, Queensland: 27.6616°S, 152.8825°E

Augustine Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (13)

People in Augustine Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (3,005) Female 50.7% (3,089)

Population Density

1,111
people per km²
6,088 people · 5.5 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,617
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

India
7.1%
New Zealand
6.4%
England
3.9%
Philippines
1.6%
South Africa
1.6%
Sri Lanka
0.7%
Samoa
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

Punjabi
4.7%
Malayalam
3.0%
Samoan
1.5%
Hindi
1.5%
Spanish
1.0%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Mandarin
0.9%

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

Ancestry

English
31.5%
Australian
31.4%
Scottish
8.7%
Indian
8.6%
Irish
8.6%
German
4.8%
Samoan
3.1%
Chinese
2.9%
Filipino
2.6%
Maori
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%

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
37.0%
Catholic
22.0%
Anglican
8.0%
Hinduism
4.7%
Other religions
4.7%
Sikhism
4.3%
Not stated
4.3%
Christian (other)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.0% 2,463
Separated
2.5% 107
Divorced
5.9% 256
Widowed
1.4% 62
Never married
33.1% 1,430

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
61.9%
Couple: no children
14.3%
Couple: no children under 15
13.7%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%
One parent: no children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.1%
2 persons
24.1%
3 persons
21.5%
4 persons
28.8%
5 persons
10.9%
6+ persons
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Augustine Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,856 occupied private dwellings in Augustine Heights at the 2021 Census, 39.9% were rented, 9.5% owned outright and 49.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.2% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
9.5% 176 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.9% 926 dwellings
Rented
39.9% 740 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 10 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
2.8%
3 bedrooms
11.4%
4 bedrooms
75.5%
5 bedrooms
8.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.4%
$300-$449/mo
0.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
1.2%
$800-$999/mo
2.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
5.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
37.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
52.9%
3 vehicles
15.7%
4+ vehicles
7.0%

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

Work, income and education in Augustine Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
53.9% 2,116 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 915 people
Unemployed
4.0% 157 people
Not in labour force
18.8% 736 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.3%
Managers
15.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.9%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.3%
Sales Workers
6.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%
Labourers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.4%
$400-$499/wk
1.2%
$500-$649/wk
1.3%
$650-$799/wk
2.8%
$800-$999/wk
3.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.3%
$4,000+/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
1.3%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.0%
Did not go to work
11.6%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Train
2.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Walked only
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Bus
0.3%
Truck
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
79.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.9%

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
32.3%
Certificate III/IV
30.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Postgraduate Degree
11.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.5%
Engineering
18.0%
Health
15.1%
Society & Culture
13.2%
Education
7.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Information Technology
5.0%
Architecture & Building
4.4%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.2%
Secondary: Catholic
13.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.9%
Pre-school
11.8%
Primary: Catholic
10.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.5%
Secondary: Government
8.8%
Vocational Education
8.2%

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
93.6%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
456
Asthma
198
Diabetes
108
Arthritis
102
Heart disease
71
Cancer
43
Lung condition
38
Kidney disease
28
Stroke
22

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.6% 357
Did not provide
91.4% 3,776

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.4% 554
Not a volunteer
86.6% 3,592

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
4.0% 168
Current ADF: Reserves
0.8% 34
Previously served
3.7% 153
Never served
91.5% 3,809

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.2%
1 child
16.5%
2 children
33.6%
3 children
14.0%
4 children
4.1%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
48
1971: 1980
83
1981: 1990
151
1991: 2000
175
2001: 2010
805
2011: 2015
400
2016
56
2017
74
2018
56
2019
47
2020
25
2021
21

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

Population Mobility

19.7%
moved in the last year
59.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
79.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,667
Moved from QLD
781
Moved: same area (SA2)
140
Moved from NSW
57
Moved from overseas
56
Moved from VIC
47
Moved from NT
22
Moved from ACT
18
Moved from SA
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5: 14 hours
33.4%
15: 29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
19.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.4%
Step family: no other children
7.4%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%
Step family: other children present
0.4%
Blended family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Augustine Heights

The closest suburb to Augustine Heights is Brookwater, 1.5 km away.

Brookwater
1.5 km away · income $1,397/wk · rent $565/wk
Bellbird Park
2.6 km away · income $842/wk · rent $340/wk
Springfield (Ipswich - Qld)
2.7 km away · income $919/wk · rent $385/wk
Redbank Plains
3.6 km away · income $747/wk · rent $350/wk
Springfield Lakes
3.8 km away · income $994/wk · rent $410/wk
Camira (Qld)
4.7 km away · income $805/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Augustine Heights

What is the population of Augustine Heights QLD?

The population of Augustine Heights QLD is 6,088 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,111 people per km². Augustine Heights is ranked #1,293 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Augustine Heights?

The median personal income in Augustine Heights QLD is $1,107 per week, or $57,564 per year. The median household income is $2,484 per week. Family income is $2,617 per week. Augustine Heights is ranked #681 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Augustine Heights?

Median rent in Augustine Heights QLD is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Augustine Heights ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Augustine Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Augustine Heights QLD is $2,158. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Augustine Heights?

The median age in Augustine Heights QLD is 31 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Augustine Heights a good suburb to live in?

Augustine Heights is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,088. The median income is $1,107/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 30103. All dollar figures in AUD.