Etna Creek, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Etna Creek QLD is 1,029 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Etna Creek is $956 per week ($49,712 per year). Median rent in Etna Creek is $200 per week ($867 per month). Etna Creek has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Etna Creek has a population density of 15 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Etna Creek is New Zealand. The most common religion is Not stated (80.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Etna Creek is $1,733.

Population
1,029
Census 2021
Median income
$956/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

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

Etna Creek vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Etna Creek is $956 a week, 28% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 245th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $120 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 10.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 35, 7 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.
MeasureEtna CreekTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$956/wk$747/wk +28%$766/wk
Household income$1,875/wk$1,593/wk +18%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$320/wk −38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3542 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income10.7%20.4% −9.8 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 Etna Creek, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Etna Creek Population

1,029 residents at the 2021 Census.

Etna Creek Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$956/wk
$49,712 per year
Ranked 1,554 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Etna Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

11% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,875/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 10.7%

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

Median rent in Etna Creek against your income

About $8,125 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,675/wk
Rent share 10.7%

Etna Creek Map

Etna Creek, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Etna Creek

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 87.7% (899) Female 12.3% (126)

Population Density

15
people per km²
1,029 people · 69.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,178
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
2.3%
England
0.5%
Fiji
0.4%
Brazil
0.3%
Netherlands
0.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
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

Portuguese
0.3%
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

Australian
10.7%
English
9.5%
Irish
2.9%
Scottish
2.2%
German
1.7%
Australian Aboriginal
0.9%
Dutch
0.5%
Welsh
0.3%

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

Not stated
80.6%
No religion
7.6%
Catholic
4.6%
Anglican
3.2%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.0%
Baptist
0.7%
Uniting Church
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

30.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.8% 349
Separated
7.8% 76
Divorced
3.9% 38
Widowed
1.2% 12
Never married
51.3% 501

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.0%
Couple: no children
35.5%
Couple: no children under 15
15.4%
One parent: children under 15
4.1%
One parent: no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.5%
2 persons
37.3%
3 persons
20.5%
4 persons
12.0%
5 persons
12.0%
6+ persons
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Etna Creek

Housing Tenure

Of the 73 occupied private dwellings in Etna Creek at the 2021 Census, 8.2% were rented, 46.6% owned outright and 45.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
8.2% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
46.6% 34 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.2% 33 dwellings
Rented
8.2% 6 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

1 bedroom
5.8%
2 bedrooms
11.6%
3 bedrooms
31.9%
4 bedrooms
42.0%
5 bedrooms
4.3%
6+ bedrooms
4.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
9.8%
2 vehicles
42.7%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
23.2%

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

Work, income and education in Etna Creek

Employment

Employed full-time
9.2% 85 people
Employed part-time
4.1% 38 people
Not in labour force
86.6% 798 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%
Managers
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.0%
Sales Workers
7.8%
Labourers
5.6%
Community & Personal Service
4.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.2%
$4,000+/wk
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.0%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
9.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.7%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Walked only
5.2%
Truck
3.5%
Car (passenger)
2.6%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
74.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
1.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.1%

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
58.5%
Bachelor Degree
25.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%
Certificate I/II
2.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
31.7%
Management & Commerce
20.7%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Architecture & Building
11.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Health
6.1%
Education
6.1%
Agriculture & Environment
4.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Catholic
34.1%
Primary: Government
29.3%
Primary: Catholic
12.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.8%
Secondary: Government
7.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.3%

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
20.5%
Has need for assistance
0.3%
Need for assistance not stated
78.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
31
Arthritis
13
Heart disease
13
Asthma
11
Cancer
9
Lung condition
7
Stroke
6
Diabetes
4
Kidney disease
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.8% 19
Did not provide
89.2% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.9% 45
Not a volunteer
74.1% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Never served
97.7% 170
Previously served
2.3% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.0%
1 child
3.9%
2 children
35.1%
3 children
29.9%
4 children
5.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1971: 1980
7
2001: 2010
8

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

Population Mobility

16.1%
moved in the last year
33.0%
moved in the last 5 years
13.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
177
Moved from QLD
31

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.5%
5: 14 hours
40.5%
15: 29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
6.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
71.4%
Step family: no other children
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Etna Creek

The closest suburb to Etna Creek is The Caves, 7.0 km away.

The Caves
7.0 km away · income $883/wk · rent $300/wk
Glenlee (Qld)
8.4 km away · income $858/wk · rent $350/wk
Rockyview
10.5 km away · income $1,141/wk · rent $480/wk
Alton Downs
11.2 km away · income $912/wk · rent $330/wk
Parkhurst
11.8 km away · income $981/wk · rent $360/wk
Kawana
14.9 km away · income $722/wk · rent $255/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Etna Creek

What is the population of Etna Creek QLD?

The population of Etna Creek QLD is 1,029 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 15 people per km². Etna Creek is ranked #3,929 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Etna Creek?

The median personal income in Etna Creek QLD is $956 per week, or $49,712 per year. The median household income is $1,875 per week. Family income is $2,178 per week. Etna Creek is ranked #1,554 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Etna Creek?

Median rent in Etna Creek QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Etna Creek ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Etna Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Etna Creek QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Etna Creek?

The median age in Etna Creek QLD is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Etna Creek a good suburb to live in?

Etna Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,029. The median income is $956/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 30987. All dollar figures in AUD.