Cunnamulla, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Cunnamulla QLD is 1,233 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cunnamulla is $591 per week ($30,732 per year). Median rent in Cunnamulla is $125 per week ($542 per month). Cunnamulla has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Cunnamulla has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cunnamulla is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (33.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cunnamulla is $729.

There were 513 recorded offences in Cunnamulla in 2025-26, a rate of 416 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (188 offences).

Population
1,233
Census 2021
Median income
$591/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$125/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Cunnamulla vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Cunnamulla is $591 a week, 21% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,233rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $125 a week, $195 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 12.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 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.
MeasureCunnamullaTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$591/wk$747/wk −21%$766/wk
Household income$994/wk$1,593/wk −38%$1,637/wk
Rent$125/wk$320/wk −61%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$729/mo$1,625/mo −55%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income12.6%20.4% −7.9 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 Cunnamulla, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Cunnamulla Population

1,233 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cunnamulla Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$591/wk
$30,732 per year
Ranked 7,222 of 14,663
Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
Ranked 8,470 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$729/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Cunnamulla Rent Prices & Affordability

13% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $994/wk
Median rent $125/wk
Rent to income 12.6%

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

Median rent in Cunnamulla against your income

About $4,307 a month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $869/wk
Rent share 12.6%

Cunnamulla Map

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People in Cunnamulla

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.7% (575) Female 53.3% (657)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
1,233 people · 4591.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,322
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
1.4%
England
0.6%
India
0.4%
Indonesia
0.3%
Philippines
0.2%
South Africa
0.2%
United States of America
0.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.6%
Polish
0.6%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.5%
Indonesian
0.3%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian Aboriginal
39.6%
Australian
38.8%
English
30.9%
Irish
7.2%
Scottish
6.6%
German
4.0%
New Zealander
1.5%
Samoan
0.8%
Polish
0.6%
Indian
0.6%
Italian
0.6%

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
33.4%
Catholic
29.2%
Anglican
18.8%
Not stated
6.8%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

44.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.7% 337
Separated
3.8% 36
Divorced
7.2% 68
Widowed
6.8% 64
Never married
46.4% 438

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.2%
Couple: no children
27.4%
One parent: children under 15
20.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%
Couple: no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.0%
2 persons
33.5%
3 persons
10.5%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
5.1%
6+ persons
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Cunnamulla

Housing Tenure

Of the 507 occupied private dwellings in Cunnamulla at the 2021 Census, 43.0% were rented, 37.7% owned outright and 12.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.3% 27 dwellings
Owned outright
37.7% 191 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
12.6% 64 dwellings
Rented
43.0% 218 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.6% 13 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.2%
2 bedrooms
25.5%
3 bedrooms
45.0%
4 bedrooms
14.7%
5 bedrooms
2.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
23.6%
$450-$599/mo
16.4%
$600-$799/mo
16.4%
$800-$999/mo
18.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
5.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
15.9%
1 vehicle
38.4%
2 vehicles
29.3%
3 vehicles
10.0%
4+ vehicles
6.4%

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

Work, income and education in Cunnamulla

Employment

Employed full-time
35.4% 300 people
Employed part-time
15.2% 129 people
Unemployed
3.5% 30 people
Not in labour force
45.8% 388 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.3%
Community & Personal Service
17.4%
Managers
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.4%
Clerical & Administrative
8.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.0%
Labourers
6.5%
Sales Workers
5.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.2%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
13.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.5%
$4,000+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
2.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.8%
Walked only
11.3%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Did not go to work
5.7%
Truck
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Bicycle
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.4%

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
47.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.9%
Bachelor Degree
19.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Postgraduate Degree
3.0%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Education
20.8%
Engineering
17.8%
Health
17.4%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Management & Commerce
11.0%
Architecture & Building
6.4%
Agriculture & Environment
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%
Creative Arts
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
28.6%
Primary: Government
28.6%
Secondary: Government
26.8%
Pre-school
7.3%
Vocational Education
5.9%
Secondary: Catholic
1.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.4%

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
88.7%
Has need for assistance
5.8%
Need for assistance not stated
5.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
86
Asthma
73
Arthritis
52
Lung condition
45
Diabetes
39
Heart disease
32
Kidney disease
25
Stroke
15
Cancer
12
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.3% 90
Did not provide
89.7% 781

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.2% 194
Not a volunteer
77.8% 678

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.3% 29
Never served
96.7% 850

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.2%
1 child
13.3%
2 children
26.8%
3 children
17.1%
4 children
7.6%
5+ children
7.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
5
1961: 1970
7
1981: 1990
5
1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
5
2011: 2015
9
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

19.4%
moved in the last year
36.2%
moved in the last 5 years
6.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
933
Moved from QLD
122
Moved: same area (SA2)
76
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from NSW
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5: 14 hours
24.7%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
6.7%
Did not do domestic work
41.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
77.2%
Step family: no other children
12.9%
Step family: other children present
4.0%
Blended family: no other children
3.0%
Intact family: other children present
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cunnamulla Crime Statistics

513 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
188
Assault
76
Break & Enter
75
Domestic Violence
48
Theft
44
Traffic
41
Property Damage
21
Sexual Offences
8
Fraud
6
Weapons
4
Robbery
2

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

Frequently Asked Questions About Cunnamulla

What is the population of Cunnamulla QLD?

The population of Cunnamulla QLD is 1,233 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km². Cunnamulla is ranked #3,667 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cunnamulla?

The median personal income in Cunnamulla QLD is $591 per week, or $30,732 per year. The median household income is $994 per week. Family income is $1,322 per week. Cunnamulla is ranked #7,222 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cunnamulla?

Median rent in Cunnamulla QLD is $125 per week ($542 per month). Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Cunnamulla ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cunnamulla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cunnamulla QLD is $729. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cunnamulla?

The median age in Cunnamulla QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cunnamulla a good suburb to live in?

Cunnamulla is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,233. The median income is $591/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 30767. All dollar figures in AUD.