Damascus, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Damascus QLD is 96 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Damascus is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in Damascus is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Damascus has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Damascus has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Damascus is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Damascus is $745.

Population
96
Census 2021
Median income
$495/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$280/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
58years
Census 2021

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

Damascus vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Damascus is $495 a week, 34% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). Median rent is $280 a week, $40 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 30.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 58, 16 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.
MeasureDamascusTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$495/wk$747/wk −34%$766/wk
Household income$933/wk$1,593/wk −41%$1,637/wk
Rent$280/wk$320/wk −13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$745/mo$1,625/mo −54%$1,733/mo
Median age5842 +16 yrs42
Rent share of household income30.0%20.4% +9.6 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 Damascus, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Damascus Population

96 residents at the 2021 Census.

Damascus Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$495/wk
$25,740 per year
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
Median Age
58years
20 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$745/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Damascus Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $933/wk
Median rent $280/wk
Rent to income 30.0%

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

Median rent in Damascus against your income

About $4,043 a month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $653/wk
Rent share 30.0%

Damascus Map

Damascus, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Damascus

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (51) Female 44.6% (41)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
96 people · 53.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
9.4%
New Zealand
5.2%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
5.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
41.7%
English
34.4%
Irish
11.5%
Scottish
8.3%
German
6.3%
Filipino
5.2%

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
35.4%
Anglican
16.7%
Not stated
15.6%
Catholic
10.4%
Other religious groups
5.2%
Other religions
5.2%
Othr Protestnt
5.2%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.9% 34
Separated
4.1% 3
Divorced
23.0% 17
Widowed
4.1% 3
Never married
23.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
45.6%
Couple: children under 15
36.8%
Couple: no children under 15
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.3%
2 persons
51.4%
3 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Damascus

Housing Tenure

Of the 36 occupied private dwellings in Damascus at the 2021 Census, 0.0% were rented, 58.3% owned outright and 38.9% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
58.3% 21 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.9% 14 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
8.3% 3 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
34.5%
3 bedrooms
44.8%
4 bedrooms
20.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.1%
2 vehicles
48.4%
3 vehicles
35.5%

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

Work, income and education in Damascus

Employment

Employed full-time
32.4% 22 people
Employed part-time
17.6% 12 people
Not in labour force
50.0% 34 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
40.0%
Professionals
25.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
20.0%
Managers
15.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
40.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
11.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.5%
$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.6%
Did not go to work
17.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.8%

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
60.6%
Bachelor Degree
15.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.2%
Certificate I/II
9.1%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Education
22.2%
Society & Culture
22.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
22.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
57.1%
Primary: Government
42.9%

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
78.1%
Has need for assistance
8.3%
Need for assistance not stated
15.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Arthritis
8
Cancer
4
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
29.0% 20
Did not provide
71.0% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
29.6% 21
Not a volunteer
70.4% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
16.0% 12
Never served
84.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
71.4%
2 children
28.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
4
1971: 1980
3
2001: 2010
4

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

Population Mobility

22.0%
moved in the last year
34.7%
moved in the last 5 years
44.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
64
Moved: same area (SA2)
12
Moved from QLD
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.6%
5: 14 hours
24.2%
15: 29 hours
24.2%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
21.2%

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

Family Blending

Step family: no other children
57.1%
Intact family: no other children
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Damascus

The closest suburb to Damascus is Gin Gin (Qld), 6.1 km away.

Gin Gin (Qld)
6.1 km away · income $483/wk · rent $250/wk
Bucca (Qld)
14.6 km away · income $574/wk · rent $260/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Damascus

What is the population of Damascus QLD?

The population of Damascus QLD is 96 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Damascus?

The median personal income in Damascus QLD is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year. The median household income is $933 per week. Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Damascus?

Median rent in Damascus QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Damascus?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Damascus QLD is $745. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Damascus?

The median age in Damascus QLD is 58 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Damascus a good suburb to live in?

Damascus is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 96. The median income is $495/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% 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: 30802. All dollar figures in AUD.