Flagstone, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Flagstone QLD is 7,087 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Flagstone is $879 per week ($45,708 per year). Median rent in Flagstone is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Flagstone has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Flagstone has a population density of 536 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Flagstone is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (55.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Hindi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flagstone is $1,820.

Population
7,087
Census 2021
Median income
$879/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$395/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
30years
Census 2021

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

Flagstone vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Flagstone is $879 a week, 18% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 384th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $395 a week, $75 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 30, 12 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.
MeasureFlagstoneTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$879/wk$747/wk +18%$766/wk
Household income$2,073/wk$1,593/wk +30%$1,637/wk
Rent$395/wk$320/wk +23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,820/mo$1,625/mo +12%$1,733/mo
Median age3042 −12 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.1%20.4% −1.4 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 Flagstone, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Flagstone Population

7,087 residents at the 2021 Census.

Flagstone Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$879/wk
$45,708 per year
Ranked 2,389 of 14,663
Median Rent
$395/wk
$1,712 per month
Ranked 2,200 of 14,663
Median Age
30years
8 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Flagstone Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,073/wk
Median rent $395/wk
Rent to income 19.1%

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

Median rent in Flagstone against your income

About $8,983 a month
Median rent $395/wk
Left after rent $1,678/wk
Rent share 19.1%

Flagstone Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
952
avg ICSEA score
1,767
total students
Flagstone State Community College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 861 students
954
ICSEA
Flagstone State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 906 students
950
ICSEA
St Bonaventure's College Catholic
Combined

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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Flagstone Map

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Flagstone, Queensland: 27.8126°S, 152.9523°E

Flagstone Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Flagstone

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (3,449) Female 51.3% (3,633)

Population Density

536
people per km²
7,087 people · 13.2 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,099
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
6.5%
England
3.3%
Philippines
0.5%
South Africa
0.4%
Scotland
0.4%
India
0.3%
Netherlands
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Hindi
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Arabic
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
42.9%
Australian
41.1%
Scottish
10.4%
Irish
8.1%
Australian Aboriginal
4.9%
German
4.4%
Maori
3.0%
New Zealander
2.3%
Italian
2.2%
Dutch
1.9%
Chinese
1.0%

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
55.4%
Catholic
12.5%
Anglican
10.3%
Not stated
7.4%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Uniting Church
2.3%
Baptist
1.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.9% 2,448
Separated
4.5% 230
Divorced
7.7% 391
Widowed
1.8% 92
Never married
38.1% 1,946

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
53.0%
Couple: no children
16.8%
Couple: no children under 15
14.0%
One parent: children under 15
12.3%
One parent: no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
9.9%
2 persons
26.5%
3 persons
21.2%
4 persons
23.1%
5 persons
11.6%
6+ persons
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Flagstone

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,055 occupied private dwellings in Flagstone at the 2021 Census, 22.8% were rented, 12.5% owned outright and 62.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.3% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
12.5% 256 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
62.8% 1,290 dwellings
Rented
22.8% 468 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 39 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.3%
2 bedrooms
0.7%
3 bedrooms
16.0%
4 bedrooms
69.2%
5 bedrooms
10.9%
6+ bedrooms
2.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
1.8%
$300-$449/mo
0.8%
$450-$599/mo
0.8%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
2.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
40.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.7%
1 vehicle
21.5%
2 vehicles
44.5%
3 vehicles
19.0%
4+ vehicles
14.2%

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

Work, income and education in Flagstone

Employment

Employed full-time
47.9% 2,149 people
Employed part-time
20.7% 926 people
Unemployed
4.1% 185 people
Not in labour force
27.3% 1,224 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.8%
Community & Personal Service
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
15.2%
Professionals
15.2%
Managers
10.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.2%
Labourers
6.5%
Sales Workers
6.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.6%
Did not go to work
10.9%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Truck
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Walked only
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Bus
0.4%
Train
0.2%
Bicycle
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 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
55.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Bachelor Degree
14.2%
Certificate I/II
4.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%
Postgraduate Degree
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.6%
Management & Commerce
21.0%
Society & Culture
14.5%
Health
11.0%
Education
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.9%
Architecture & Building
7.7%
Information Technology
2.3%
Creative Arts
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.3%
Secondary: Government
25.2%
Pre-school
10.1%
Vocational Education
8.7%
Primary: Catholic
6.0%
Secondary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.3%

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
88.1%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
6.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
802
Asthma
314
Arthritis
172
Diabetes
149
Lung condition
116
Heart disease
98
Cancer
69
Stroke
45
Kidney disease
40

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 553
Did not provide
88.3% 4,175

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.4% 448
Not a volunteer
90.6% 4,312

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 6
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 9
Previously served
3.3% 159
Never served
96.4% 4,604

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.8%
1 child
14.3%
2 children
29.0%
3 children
18.5%
4 children
7.5%
5+ children
2.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
22
1961: 1970
70
1971: 1980
105
1981: 1990
180
1991: 2000
191
2001: 2010
304
2011: 2015
162
2016
19
2017
21
2018
25
2019
20
2020
7
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

17.8%
moved in the last year
52.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,405
Moved from QLD
935
Moved: same area (SA2)
96
Moved from NSW
49
Moved from VIC
33
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from WA
10
Moved from ACT
10

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.3%
5: 14 hours
30.4%
15: 29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
26.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
77.8%
Step family: no other children
12.5%
Blended family: no other children
6.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.7%
Step family: other children present
0.8%
Other couple: children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Flagstone

The closest suburb to Flagstone is South Maclean, 4.3 km away.

South Maclean
4.3 km away · income $782/wk · rent $470/wk
Glenlogan
5.5 km away · income $794/wk · rent $493/wk
Cedar Grove
5.7 km away · income $849/wk · rent $430/wk
New Beith
6.5 km away · income $1,035/wk · rent $550/wk
North Maclean
6.8 km away · income $630/wk · rent $450/wk
Woodhill (Qld)
8.3 km away · income $946/wk · rent $395/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flagstone

What is the population of Flagstone QLD?

The population of Flagstone QLD is 7,087 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 536 people per km². Flagstone is ranked #1,034 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Flagstone?

The median personal income in Flagstone QLD is $879 per week, or $45,708 per year. The median household income is $2,073 per week. Family income is $2,099 per week. Flagstone is ranked #2,389 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Flagstone?

Median rent in Flagstone QLD is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Flagstone ranks #2,200 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Flagstone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flagstone QLD is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Flagstone?

The median age in Flagstone QLD is 30 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Flagstone a good suburb to live in?

Flagstone is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,087. The median income is $879/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 31047. All dollar figures in AUD.