Bauple, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Bauple QLD is 745 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bauple is $447 per week ($23,244 per year). Median rent in Bauple is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Bauple has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Bauple has a population density of 9.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bauple is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bauple is $790.

Population
745
Census 2021
Median income
$447/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$240/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
60years
Census 2021

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

Bauple vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Bauple is $447 a week, 40% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,476th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $240 a week, $80 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 30.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 60, 18 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.
MeasureBaupleTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$447/wk$747/wk −40%$766/wk
Household income$787/wk$1,593/wk −51%$1,637/wk
Rent$240/wk$320/wk −25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$790/mo$1,625/mo −51%$1,733/mo
Median age6042 +18 yrs42
Rent share of household income30.5%20.4% +10.1 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 Bauple, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bauple Population

745 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bauple Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$447/wk
$23,244 per year
Ranked 8,652 of 14,663
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
Ranked 6,627 of 14,663
Median Age
60years
22 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$790/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Bauple Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $787/wk
Median rent $240/wk
Rent to income 30.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Bauple against your income

About $3,410 a month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $547/wk
Rent share 30.5%

Bauple Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
924
avg ICSEA score
40
total students
Bauple State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 40 students
924
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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Bauple Map

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Bauple, Queensland: 25.8169°S, 152.6135°E

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

People in Bauple

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.6% (421) Female 43.4% (323)

Population Density

9.1
people per km²
745 people · 82.0 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,056
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
5.4%
New Zealand
2.4%
Netherlands
1.2%
Canada
0.5%
Italy
0.5%
Philippines
0.5%
South Africa
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
0.8%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
43.1%
Australian
35.0%
Scottish
11.5%
Irish
10.3%
German
8.7%
Australian Aboriginal
6.7%
Dutch
3.0%
Italian
1.6%
Greek
0.5%
New Zealander
0.5%
Polish
0.5%

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
37.4%
Anglican
16.0%
Not stated
14.1%
Catholic
12.1%
Uniting Church
5.5%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.4% 314
Separated
5.1% 35
Divorced
15.5% 107
Widowed
6.4% 44
Never married
27.6% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
52.9%
Couple: children under 15
18.2%
Couple: no children under 15
14.0%
One parent: no children under 15
8.7%
One parent: children under 15
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
35.2%
2 persons
47.2%
3 persons
9.4%
4 persons
5.9%
5 persons
1.0%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bauple

Housing Tenure

Of the 313 occupied private dwellings in Bauple at the 2021 Census, 14.1% were rented, 56.9% owned outright and 26.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.2% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
56.9% 178 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.8% 84 dwellings
Rented
14.1% 44 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.9% 9 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.6%
2 bedrooms
32.8%
3 bedrooms
39.6%
4 bedrooms
14.3%
5 bedrooms
1.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
15.2%
$300-$449/mo
16.7%
$450-$599/mo
4.5%
$600-$799/mo
15.2%
$800-$999/mo
18.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.5%
1 vehicle
37.9%
2 vehicles
36.6%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
8.5%

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

Work, income and education in Bauple

Employment

Employed full-time
15.8% 92 people
Employed part-time
14.4% 84 people
Unemployed
6.8% 40 people
Not in labour force
63.0% 368 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
23.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Managers
9.5%
Professionals
9.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.6%
Labourers
8.6%
Sales Workers
7.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
17.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
2.3%
$150-$299/wk
10.6%
$300-$399/wk
15.0%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.5%
Did not go to work
20.1%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Bus
2.4%
Walked only
2.4%
Truck
1.8%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%

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
59.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.3%
Bachelor Degree
10.6%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
26.3%
Management & Commerce
17.5%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Health
10.5%
Education
9.6%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
29.1%
Primary: Government
25.5%
Vocational Education
18.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
14.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.3%
Primary: Catholic
5.5%

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
74.9%
Has need for assistance
13.3%
Need for assistance not stated
12.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
122
Arthritis
88
Lung condition
46
Diabetes
43
Asthma
37
Heart disease
36
Cancer
27
Stroke
22
Kidney disease
14

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 96
Did not provide
83.9% 501

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.7% 82
Not a volunteer
86.3% 517

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
7.0% 42
Never served
93.0% 559

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
11.9%
1 child
15.2%
2 children
34.0%
3 children
17.6%
4 children
16.8%
5+ children
4.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
18
1971: 1980
25
1981: 1990
8
1991: 2000
10
2001: 2010
17
2011: 2015
9
2017
3
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
38.8%
moved in the last 5 years
16.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
33.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
563
Moved from QLD
53
Moved from NSW
10
Moved: same area (SA2)
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5: 14 hours
21.5%
15: 29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
15.7%
Did not do domestic work
29.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.6%
Blended family: no other children
14.3%
Step family: no other children
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk $80/wk less rent
Monto
Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk $70/wk less rent
Yarraman (Qld)
Income: $445/wk Rent: $223/wk $17/wk less rent
Jandowae
Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk $40/wk less rent
Cherbourg
Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk $140/wk less rent
Woorabinda
Income: $361/wk Rent: $120/wk $120/wk less rent
Hope Vale
Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk $120/wk less rent
Nanango
Income: $472/wk Rent: $220/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Bauple

The closest suburb to Bauple is Glenwood (Qld), 12.8 km away.

Glenwood (Qld)
12.8 km away · income $430/wk · rent $274/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bauple

What is the population of Bauple QLD?

The population of Bauple QLD is 745 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 9.1 people per km². Bauple is ranked #4,401 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bauple?

The median personal income in Bauple QLD is $447 per week, or $23,244 per year. The median household income is $787 per week. Family income is $1,056 per week. Bauple is ranked #8,652 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bauple?

Median rent in Bauple QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Rent represents 30.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Bauple ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bauple?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bauple QLD is $790. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bauple?

The median age in Bauple QLD is 60 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bauple a good suburb to live in?

Bauple is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 745. The median income is $447/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.5% 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: 30185. All dollar figures in AUD.