Craiglie, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Craiglie QLD is 1,062 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Craiglie is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Craiglie is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Craiglie has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Craiglie has a population density of 94 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Craiglie is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craiglie is $1,777.

Population
1,062
Census 2021
Median income
$819/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

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

Craiglie vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Craiglie is $819 a week, 10% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 532nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $100 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 25.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 44, 2 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.
MeasureCraiglieTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$819/wk$747/wk +10%$766/wk
Household income$1,668/wk$1,593/wk +5%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$320/wk +31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,777/mo$1,625/mo +9%$1,733/mo
Median age4442 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.2%20.4% +4.8 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 Craiglie, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Craiglie Population

1,062 residents at the 2021 Census.

Craiglie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$819/wk
$42,588 per year
Ranked 3,271 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,777/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Craiglie Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,668/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 25.2%

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

Median rent in Craiglie against your income

About $7,228 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $1,248/wk
Rent share 25.2%

Craiglie Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1012
avg ICSEA score
230
total students
Port Douglas State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 230 students
1012
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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Craiglie Map

Craiglie, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Craiglie, Queensland: 16.5297°S, 145.4625°E

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

People in Craiglie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (521) Female 50.9% (541)

Population Density

94
people per km²
1,062 people · 11.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,915
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
7.6%
New Zealand
4.2%
Scotland
2.2%
Thailand
1.8%
Germany
1.4%
Ireland
1.4%
United States of America
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Thai
1.8%
Spanish
1.0%
Italian
0.9%
Cantonese
0.8%
Mandarin
0.7%
Japanese
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%

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

Ancestry

English
41.8%
Australian
32.3%
Irish
11.2%
Scottish
9.7%
German
4.4%
Italian
2.8%
Dutch
2.1%
Chinese
2.0%
Australian Aboriginal
1.8%
New Zealander
1.0%
French
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
49.8%
Catholic
18.0%
Anglican
10.2%
Not stated
9.2%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Buddhism
2.6%
Uniting Church
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.8% 428
Separated
3.1% 28
Divorced
10.0% 90
Widowed
6.5% 58
Never married
32.6% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.1%
Couple: no children
37.5%
Couple: no children under 15
12.8%
One parent: children under 15
6.3%
One parent: no children under 15
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
39.3%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
15.0%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Craiglie

Housing Tenure

Of the 374 occupied private dwellings in Craiglie at the 2021 Census, 32.4% were rented, 26.7% owned outright and 38.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.4% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
26.7% 100 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.8% 145 dwellings
Rented
32.4% 121 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.8%
2 bedrooms
11.3%
3 bedrooms
35.1%
4 bedrooms
39.0%
5 bedrooms
2.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
6.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.8%
1 vehicle
39.8%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3 vehicles
11.3%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Work, income and education in Craiglie

Employment

Employed full-time
39.1% 309 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 184 people
Unemployed
2.8% 22 people
Not in labour force
34.8% 275 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.9%
Managers
17.9%
Professionals
16.8%
Community & Personal Service
13.6%
Labourers
8.8%
Clerical & Administrative
8.5%
Sales Workers
6.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
18.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.8%
Did not go to work
17.3%
Car (passenger)
6.8%
Walked only
3.4%
Bicycle
2.3%
Bus
2.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.3%
Other
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

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
47.3%
Bachelor Degree
22.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
21.8%
Management & Commerce
19.6%
Engineering
15.0%
Society & Culture
11.3%
Health
7.4%
Architecture & Building
7.4%
Education
6.7%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
2.8%
Information Technology
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.6%
Secondary: Government
27.8%
Primary: Catholic
11.7%
Vocational Education
9.9%
Pre-school
9.3%
Secondary: Catholic
4.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%

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
85.9%
Has need for assistance
7.8%
Need for assistance not stated
6.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
90
Heart disease
31
Lung condition
30
Arthritis
26
Asthma
26
Cancer
23
Diabetes
17
Dementia
15
Stroke
14
Kidney disease
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.5% 78
Did not provide
90.5% 744

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.8% 131
Not a volunteer
84.2% 700

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.2% 18
Never served
97.8% 812

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.5%
1 child
17.9%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
14.4%
4 children
4.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
6
1961: 1970
19
1971: 1980
33
1981: 1990
35
1991: 2000
36
2001: 2010
85
2011: 2015
41
2016
9
2017
4
2018
4
2019
6
2020
7
2021
7

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

Population Mobility

21.6%
moved in the last year
55.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
763
Moved: same area (SA2)
103
Moved from QLD
31
Moved from VIC
21
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from SA
14
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from WA
7
Moved from TAS
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5: 14 hours
30.1%
15: 29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
27.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.6%
Step family: no other children
7.7%
Blended family: no other children
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $723/wk Rent: $300/wk $120/wk less rent
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Income: $858/wk Rent: $350/wk $70/wk less rent
Camp Mountain
Income: $913/wk Rent: $390/wk $30/wk less rent
Barcaldine
Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk $220/wk less rent
Hay Point
Income: $875/wk Rent: $350/wk $70/wk less rent
Strathdickie
Income: $856/wk Rent: $350/wk $70/wk less rent
Chandler (Qld)
Income: $944/wk Rent: $368/wk $52/wk less rent
Eudlo
Income: $669/wk Rent: $368/wk $52/wk less rent

Suburbs near Craiglie

The closest suburb to Craiglie is Port Douglas, 2.9 km away.

Port Douglas
2.9 km away · income $824/wk · rent $350/wk
Julatten
12.2 km away · income $559/wk · rent $275/wk
Mossman
12.6 km away · income $625/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Craiglie

What is the population of Craiglie QLD?

The population of Craiglie QLD is 1,062 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 94 people per km². Craiglie is ranked #3,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Craiglie?

The median personal income in Craiglie QLD is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year. The median household income is $1,668 per week. Family income is $1,915 per week. Craiglie is ranked #3,271 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Craiglie?

Median rent in Craiglie QLD is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 25.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Craiglie ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Craiglie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craiglie QLD is $1,777. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Craiglie?

The median age in Craiglie QLD is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Craiglie a good suburb to live in?

Craiglie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,062. The median income is $819/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.2% 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: 30741. All dollar figures in AUD.