Bald Hills, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Bald Hills QLD is 7,000 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bald Hills is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Bald Hills is $388 per week ($1,681 per month). Bald Hills has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bald Hills has a population density of 545 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bald Hills is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (41.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bald Hills is $1,733.

Population
7,000
Census 2021
Median income
$857/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$388/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

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

Bald Hills vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Bald Hills is $857 a week, 15% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 432nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $388 a week, $68 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 36, 6 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.
MeasureBald HillsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$857/wk$747/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$1,931/wk$1,593/wk +21%$1,637/wk
Rent$388/wk$320/wk +21%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3642 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.1%20.4% −0.3 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 Bald Hills, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bald Hills Population

7,000 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bald Hills Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$857/wk
$44,564 per year
Ranked 2,666 of 14,663
Median Rent
$388/wk
$1,681 per month
Ranked 2,364 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Bald Hills Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,931/wk
Median rent $388/wk
Rent to income 20.1%

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

Median rent in Bald Hills against your income

About $8,368 a month
Median rent $388/wk
Left after rent $1,543/wk
Rent share 20.1%

Bald Hills Schools

10
schools nearby
7
government
1044
avg ICSEA score
5,615
total students
St Paul's School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,283 students
1141
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 707 students
1074
ICSEA
St John Fisher College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 714 students
1063
ICSEA
Nashville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 331 students
1058
ICSEA
Brighton State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 438 students
1055
ICSEA
Bald Hills State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 624 students
1042
ICSEA
Norris Road State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 588 students
1012
ICSEA
Bracken Ridge State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 626 students
981
ICSEA
Bracken Ridge State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 304 students
968
ICSEA
Queensland Pathways State College - Bracken Ridge Campus Government
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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People in Bald Hills

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (3,509) Female 49.8% (3,488)

Population Density

545
people per km²
7,000 people · 12.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,134
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
4.1%
England
3.3%
India
2.7%
Philippines
2.5%
Fiji
0.8%
South Africa
0.6%
Nepal
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

Tagalog
1.3%
Punjabi
1.1%
Hindi
1.0%
Mandarin
0.8%
Filipino
0.8%
Nepali
0.6%
Tamil
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
37.4%
Australian
36.5%
Irish
10.3%
Scottish
9.9%
German
5.9%
Filipino
3.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Indian
3.2%
Italian
3.1%
Chinese
2.5%
Dutch
1.9%

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
41.4%
Catholic
20.0%
Anglican
9.5%
Not stated
5.3%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Hinduism
3.3%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Baptist
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.5% 2,573
Separated
3.6% 200
Divorced
8.8% 487
Widowed
4.1% 225
Never married
37.0% 2,048

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.4%
Couple: no children
24.5%
Couple: no children under 15
14.3%
One parent: children under 15
8.3%
One parent: no children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
19.4%
4 persons
16.3%
5 persons
6.4%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bald Hills

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,462 occupied private dwellings in Bald Hills at the 2021 Census, 25.5% were rented, 26.4% owned outright and 46.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
26.4% 651 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.1% 1,136 dwellings
Rented
25.5% 629 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 32 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.8%
2 bedrooms
4.4%
3 bedrooms
55.1%
4 bedrooms
31.9%
5 bedrooms
6.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
4.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.8%
1 vehicle
31.8%
2 vehicles
44.8%
3 vehicles
13.7%
4+ vehicles
6.9%

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

Work, income and education in Bald Hills

Employment

Employed full-time
42.6% 2,138 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 1,061 people
Unemployed
3.4% 173 people
Not in labour force
32.8% 1,648 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.4%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Community & Personal Service
13.8%
Managers
11.4%
Labourers
6.4%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.6%
$4,000+/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.0%
Did not go to work
14.6%
Train
5.5%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Walked only
1.4%
Truck
1.3%
Bus
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Other
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

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
40.7%
Bachelor Degree
27.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.5%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.1%
Engineering
16.0%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Health
11.8%
Education
8.4%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.0%
Information Technology
5.0%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.9%
Secondary: Government
23.5%
Vocational Education
11.6%
Pre-school
8.8%
Primary: Catholic
7.8%
Secondary: Catholic
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%

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
90.0%
Has need for assistance
6.2%
Need for assistance not stated
3.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
802
Asthma
300
Arthritis
220
Diabetes
199
Heart disease
184
Lung condition
150
Cancer
82
Stroke
68
Kidney disease
67
Dementia
15

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 704
Did not provide
86.7% 4,599

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.8% 680
Not a volunteer
87.2% 4,637

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 10
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
4.3% 229
Never served
95.4% 5,087

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.0%
1 child
14.2%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
16.0%
4 children
5.6%
5+ children
2.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
42
1961: 1970
98
1971: 1980
100
1981: 1990
183
1991: 2000
170
2001: 2010
454
2011: 2015
259
2016
68
2017
41
2018
44
2019
53
2020
28
2021
11

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

Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
39.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,775
Moved from QLD
713
Moved: same area (SA2)
70
Moved from overseas
49
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from TAS
5
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.3%
5: 14 hours
30.8%
15: 29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
24.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.1%
Step family: no other children
10.0%
Blended family: no other children
5.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Bald Hills

The closest suburb to Bald Hills is Bracken Ridge, 1.5 km away.

Bracken Ridge
1.5 km away · income $834/wk · rent $410/wk
Strathpine
3.3 km away · income $740/wk · rent $370/wk
Brighton (Qld)
3.4 km away · income $910/wk · rent $400/wk
Fitzgibbon
3.9 km away · income $885/wk · rent $385/wk
Sandgate (Qld)
4.2 km away · income $774/wk · rent $294/wk
Deagon
4.3 km away · income $831/wk · rent $350/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Bald Hills

What is the population of Bald Hills QLD?

The population of Bald Hills QLD is 7,000 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 545 people per km². Bald Hills is ranked #1,054 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bald Hills?

The median personal income in Bald Hills QLD is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year. The median household income is $1,931 per week. Family income is $2,134 per week. Bald Hills is ranked #2,666 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bald Hills?

Median rent in Bald Hills QLD is $388 per week ($1,681 per month). Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bald Hills ranks #2,364 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bald Hills?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bald Hills QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bald Hills?

The median age in Bald Hills QLD is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bald Hills a good suburb to live in?

Bald Hills is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,000. The median income is $857/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% 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: 30123. All dollar figures in AUD.