Fig Tree Pocket, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Fig Tree Pocket QLD is 4,345 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fig Tree Pocket is $1,205 per week ($62,660 per year). Median rent in Fig Tree Pocket is $590 per week ($2,557 per month). Fig Tree Pocket has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Fig Tree Pocket has a population density of 1,015 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fig Tree Pocket is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fig Tree Pocket is $3,033.

Population
4,345
Census 2021
Median income
$1,205/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$590/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Fig Tree Pocket vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Fig Tree Pocket is $1,205 a week, 61% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 45th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $590 a week, $270 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 15.6% 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.
MeasureFig Tree PocketTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,205/wk$747/wk +61%$766/wk
Household income$3,791/wk$1,593/wk +138%$1,637/wk
Rent$590/wk$320/wk +84%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,033/mo$1,625/mo +87%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.6%20.4% −4.9 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 Fig Tree Pocket, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Fig Tree Pocket Population

4,345 residents at the 2021 Census.

Fig Tree Pocket Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,205/wk
$62,660 per year
Ranked 410 of 14,663
Median Rent
$590/wk
$2,557 per month
Ranked 259 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,033/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Fig Tree Pocket Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $3,791/wk
Median rent $590/wk
Rent to income 15.6%

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

Median rent in Fig Tree Pocket against your income

About $16,428 a month
Median rent $590/wk
Left after rent $3,201/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Fig Tree Pocket Schools

24
schools nearby
14
government
1120
avg ICSEA score
20,606
total students
St Peters Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,330 students
1183
ICSEA
Chapel Hill State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 772 students
1171
ICSEA
Kenmore South State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 684 students
1170
ICSEA
Fig Tree Pocket State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 477 students
1169
ICSEA
St Aidan's Anglican Girls School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,075 students
1168
ICSEA
Indooroopilly State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,326 students
1165
ICSEA
Kenmore State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 520 students
1158
ICSEA
Graceville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 676 students
1156
ICSEA
Holy Family Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 118 students
1142
ICSEA
Ambrose Treacy College Catholic
Combined · 4-12 · 1,273 students
1139
ICSEA
Sherwood State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 630 students
1139
ICSEA
Indooroopilly State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,924 students
1138
ICSEA
Brigidine College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 980 students
1129
ICSEA
Brisbane Montessori School Independent
Combined · Prep-10 · 189 students
1128
ICSEA
Christ the King School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 225 students
1127
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 24 schools.

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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Fig Tree Pocket Map

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People in Fig Tree Pocket

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (2,180) Female 49.8% (2,165)

Population Density

1,015
people per km²
4,345 people · 4.3 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$4,226
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%
South Africa
4.3%
India
2.8%
New Zealand
2.5%
China
2.4%
United States of America
1.1%
Scotland
0.9%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.3%
Hindi
1.2%
Afrikaans
1.0%
German
0.8%
Cantonese
0.7%
Spanish
0.7%
Korean
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
39.5%
Australian
28.8%
Irish
12.9%
Scottish
12.2%
German
6.4%
Chinese
6.2%
Indian
5.0%
South African
2.9%
Italian
2.7%
Dutch
1.5%
Polish
1.4%

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
40.5%
Catholic
20.0%
Anglican
12.5%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Hinduism
4.4%
Not stated
3.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Christian (other)
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.5% 2,063
Separated
1.7% 57
Divorced
6.0% 200
Widowed
2.4% 80
Never married
28.4% 954

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
52.1%
Couple: no children under 15
23.4%
Couple: no children
16.9%
One parent: no children under 15
3.9%
One parent: children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
9.4%
2 persons
27.7%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
29.7%
5 persons
11.5%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Fig Tree Pocket

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,351 occupied private dwellings in Fig Tree Pocket at the 2021 Census, 13.2% were rented, 41.8% owned outright and 43.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.4% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
41.8% 565 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.8% 592 dwellings
Rented
13.2% 178 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.4% 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

2 bedrooms
1.9%
3 bedrooms
21.0%
4 bedrooms
45.1%
5 bedrooms
26.9%
6+ bedrooms
5.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.1%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
32.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
20.3%
2 vehicles
48.6%
3 vehicles
19.6%
4+ vehicles
9.5%

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

Work, income and education in Fig Tree Pocket

Employment

Employed full-time
42.8% 1,318 people
Employed part-time
22.5% 692 people
Unemployed
2.7% 84 people
Not in labour force
32.0% 985 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
49.8%
Managers
24.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.2%
Community & Personal Service
5.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.9%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Labourers
1.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
1.6%
$650-$799/wk
2.1%
$800-$999/wk
2.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.5%
$4,000+/wk
47.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
1.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500+/wk
17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.0%
Did not go to work
19.3%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Bicycle
2.6%
Bus
1.7%
Train
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Other
0.5%
Walked only
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
89.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.9%

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

Bachelor Degree
46.1%
Postgraduate Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.3%
Certificate III/IV
9.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Certificate I/II
1.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.0%
Health
18.1%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Engineering
12.4%
Education
7.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.4%
Information Technology
5.2%
Creative Arts
4.3%
Architecture & Building
4.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
19.9%
Secondary: Government
11.8%
Secondary: Catholic
10.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.1%
Pre-school
8.1%
Primary: Catholic
4.5%
Vocational Education
3.8%

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
94.8%
Has need for assistance
3.0%
Need for assistance not stated
2.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
263
Asthma
149
Heart disease
96
Arthritis
92
Diabetes
59
Cancer
57
Lung condition
47
Kidney disease
20
Stroke
15
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 414
Did not provide
87.4% 2,866

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.4% 768
Not a volunteer
76.6% 2,511

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.6% 19
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
3.0% 97
Never served
96.3% 3,162

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.2%
1 child
11.2%
2 children
38.3%
3 children
16.9%
4 children
4.1%
5+ children
0.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
15
1951: 1960
15
1961: 1970
61
1971: 1980
102
1981: 1990
160
1991: 2000
195
2001: 2010
420
2011: 2015
254
2016
40
2017
52
2018
46
2019
56
2020
26
2021
10

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

Population Mobility

14.5%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,620
Moved from QLD
422
Moved from overseas
57
Moved: same area (SA2)
51
Moved from NSW
25
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from SA
11
Moved from WA
9
Moved from TAS
8
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5: 14 hours
35.0%
15: 29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
15.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.6%
Step family: no other children
5.8%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Fig Tree Pocket

The closest suburb to Fig Tree Pocket is Sinnamon Park, 2.0 km away.

Sinnamon Park
2.0 km away · income $902/wk · rent $460/wk
Seventeen Mile Rocks
2.2 km away · income $1,137/wk · rent $425/wk
Sherwood (Qld)
2.2 km away · income $1,057/wk · rent $390/wk
Jindalee (Qld)
2.3 km away · income $958/wk · rent $470/wk
Graceville
2.4 km away · income $1,195/wk · rent $495/wk
Chelmer
2.5 km away · income $1,282/wk · rent $490/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Fig Tree Pocket

What is the population of Fig Tree Pocket QLD?

The population of Fig Tree Pocket QLD is 4,345 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,015 people per km². Fig Tree Pocket is ranked #1,781 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fig Tree Pocket?

The median personal income in Fig Tree Pocket QLD is $1,205 per week, or $62,660 per year. The median household income is $3,791 per week. Family income is $4,226 per week. Fig Tree Pocket is ranked #410 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fig Tree Pocket?

Median rent in Fig Tree Pocket QLD is $590 per week ($2,557 per month). Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Fig Tree Pocket ranks #259 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fig Tree Pocket?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fig Tree Pocket QLD is $3,033. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fig Tree Pocket?

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

Is Fig Tree Pocket a good suburb to live in?

Fig Tree Pocket is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,345. The median income is $1,205/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% 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: 31037. All dollar figures in AUD.