Caloundra West, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Caloundra West QLD is 7,270 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caloundra West is $751 per week ($39,052 per year). Median rent in Caloundra West is $465 per week ($2,015 per month). Caloundra West has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Caloundra West has a population density of 903 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Caloundra West is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caloundra West is $1,842.

Population
7,270
Census 2021
Median income
$751/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$465/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

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

Caloundra West vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Caloundra West is $751 a week, in line with the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 752nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $465 a week, $145 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 29.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 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.
MeasureCaloundra WestTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$751/wk$747/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,571/wk$1,593/wk −1%$1,637/wk
Rent$465/wk$320/wk +45%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,842/mo$1,625/mo +13%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income29.6%20.4% +9.2 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 Caloundra West, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Caloundra West Population

7,270 residents at the 2021 Census.

Caloundra West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$751/wk
$39,052 per year
Ranked 4,503 of 14,663
Median Rent
$465/wk
$2,015 per month
Ranked 900 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Caloundra West Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,571/wk
Median rent $465/wk
Rent to income 29.6%

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

Median rent in Caloundra West against your income

About $6,808 a month
Median rent $465/wk
Left after rent $1,106/wk
Rent share 29.6%

Caloundra West Schools

8
schools nearby
4
government
1039
avg ICSEA score
5,587
total students
Caloundra City Private School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 228 students
1095
ICSEA
Unity College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,450 students
1065
ICSEA
Caloundra Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 438 students
1058
ICSEA
Baringa State Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 930 students
1032
ICSEA
Golden Beach State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students
1015
ICSEA
Baringa State Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 677 students
1007
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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Caloundra West Map

Caloundra West, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Caloundra West, Queensland: 26.8062°S, 153.1042°E

Caloundra West Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (8)

People in Caloundra West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.1% (3,354) Female 53.9% (3,916)

Population Density

903
people per km²
7,270 people · 8.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,800
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
6.0%
New Zealand
5.8%
India
1.1%
South Africa
0.9%
Scotland
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%
Ireland
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
0.8%
Punjabi
0.6%
Portuguese
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
German
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
45.7%
Australian
37.1%
Scottish
11.4%
Irish
10.9%
German
6.0%
Italian
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.8%
Maori
1.7%
New Zealander
1.6%
Indian
1.6%
Dutch
1.5%

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
46.9%
Catholic
17.2%
Anglican
12.1%
Not stated
5.3%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Baptist
2.1%

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
46.9% 2,637
Separated
4.2% 234
Divorced
10.8% 609
Widowed
5.2% 294
Never married
32.9% 1,847

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.3%
Couple: no children
24.7%
Couple: no children under 15
12.2%
One parent: children under 15
10.8%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.6%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
17.6%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Caloundra West

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,705 occupied private dwellings in Caloundra West at the 2021 Census, 32.1% were rented, 28.9% owned outright and 36.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
28.9% 782 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.7% 993 dwellings
Rented
32.1% 867 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 34 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
8.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
11.2%
3 bedrooms
42.2%
4 bedrooms
42.6%
5 bedrooms
2.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.5%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
39.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.6%
1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
41.9%
3 vehicles
10.6%
4+ vehicles
4.9%

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

Work, income and education in Caloundra West

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 1,833 people
Employed part-time
24.0% 1,212 people
Unemployed
3.4% 172 people
Not in labour force
36.3% 1,831 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.0%
Community & Personal Service
17.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Managers
10.5%
Labourers
6.8%
Sales Workers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.4%
Did not go to work
13.5%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Walked only
1.1%
Truck
0.6%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Bus
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Train
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

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
46.1%
Bachelor Degree
22.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.0%
Society & Culture
15.6%
Health
15.3%
Engineering
14.1%
Education
10.9%
Architecture & Building
8.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.9%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Information Technology
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.9%
Secondary: Government
21.0%
Primary: Catholic
11.5%
Secondary: Catholic
10.6%
Pre-school
10.4%
Vocational Education
9.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

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
90.6%
Has need for assistance
5.6%
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
792
Arthritis
261
Asthma
260
Heart disease
170
Lung condition
150
Diabetes
145
Cancer
92
Stroke
68
Kidney disease
63
Dementia
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.8% 637
Did not provide
88.2% 4,746

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.9% 697
Not a volunteer
87.1% 4,699

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 8
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 9
Previously served
3.8% 208
Never served
95.8% 5,192

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.4%
1 child
12.9%
2 children
32.7%
3 children
16.8%
4 children
7.5%
5+ children
1.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
71
1961: 1970
125
1971: 1980
153
1981: 1990
148
1991: 2000
127
2001: 2010
429
2011: 2015
259
2016
64
2017
40
2018
49
2019
45
2020
22
2021
10

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

Population Mobility

16.5%
moved in the last year
53.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,777
Moved from QLD
747
Moved: same area (SA2)
162
Moved from NSW
69
Moved from VIC
62
Moved from overseas
24
Moved from TAS
15
Moved from SA
11
Moved from WA
10
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5: 14 hours
30.0%
15: 29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
24.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.5%
Step family: no other children
11.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.9%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Caloundra West

The closest suburb to Caloundra West is Golden Beach (Qld), 2.0 km away.

Golden Beach (Qld)
2.0 km away · income $658/wk · rent $400/wk
Little Mountain
2.5 km away · income $705/wk · rent $461/wk
Caloundra
2.6 km away · income $584/wk · rent $360/wk
Baringa
2.7 km away · income $939/wk · rent $485/wk
Aroona
2.9 km away · income $775/wk · rent $450/wk
Pelican Waters
3.0 km away · income $671/wk · rent $540/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caloundra West

What is the population of Caloundra West QLD?

The population of Caloundra West QLD is 7,270 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 903 people per km². Caloundra West is ranked #1,003 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Caloundra West?

The median personal income in Caloundra West QLD is $751 per week, or $39,052 per year. The median household income is $1,571 per week. Family income is $1,800 per week. Caloundra West is ranked #4,503 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Caloundra West?

Median rent in Caloundra West QLD is $465 per week ($2,015 per month). Rent represents 29.6% of household income, which is considered moderate. Caloundra West ranks #900 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Caloundra West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caloundra West QLD is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caloundra West?

The median age in Caloundra West QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caloundra West a good suburb to live in?

Caloundra West is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,270. The median income is $751/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.6% 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: 30493. All dollar figures in AUD.