Glenorchy, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Glenorchy QLD is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenorchy is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Glenorchy is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Glenorchy has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenorchy has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenorchy is Afghanistan. The most common religion is Anglican (27.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Indonesian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenorchy is $1,656.

Population
84
Census 2021
Median income
$669/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$260/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

Glenorchy vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Glenorchy is $669 a week, 10% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). Median rent is $260 a week, $60 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 14.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 39, 3 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.
MeasureGlenorchyTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$669/wk$747/wk −10%$766/wk
Household income$1,791/wk$1,593/wk +12%$1,637/wk
Rent$260/wk$320/wk −19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,656/mo$1,625/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age3942 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income14.5%20.4% −5.9 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 Glenorchy, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Glenorchy Population

84 residents at the 2021 Census.

Glenorchy Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$669/wk
$34,788 per year
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,656/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Glenorchy Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,791/wk
Median rent $260/wk
Rent to income 14.5%

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

Median rent in Glenorchy against your income

About $7,761 a month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,531/wk
Rent share 14.5%

Glenorchy Map

Glenorchy, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Glenorchy, Queensland: 25.6204°S, 152.6408°E

Glenorchy Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Glenorchy

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (43) Female 48.2% (40)

Population Density

6.9
people per km²
84 people · 12.2 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,833
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%
Canada
0.0%
Chile
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

Indonesian
6.0%
Vietnamese
3.6%
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

English
46.4%
Australian
38.1%
Scottish
15.5%
Irish
9.5%
Italian
9.5%
German
8.3%
Vietnamese
3.6%

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

Anglican
27.4%
No religion
26.2%
Catholic
20.2%
Not stated
15.5%
Lutheran
9.5%
Uniting Church
9.5%

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
62.7% 37
Separated
6.8% 4
Widowed
5.1% 3
Never married
25.4% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
60.3%
Couple: no children
34.2%
Couple: no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
11.1%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
22.2%
5 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Glenorchy

Housing Tenure

Of the 23 occupied private dwellings in Glenorchy at the 2021 Census, 30.4% were rented, 65.2% owned outright and 13.0% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
65.2% 15 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
13.0% 3 dwellings
Rented
30.4% 7 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

3 bedrooms
48.3%
4 bedrooms
27.6%
5 bedrooms
24.1%

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

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
61.1%
3 vehicles
16.7%

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

Work, income and education in Glenorchy

Employment

Employed full-time
47.1% 24 people
Employed part-time
9.8% 5 people
Not in labour force
43.1% 22 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
53.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%
Clerical & Administrative
23.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
22.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
10.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
15.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.6%
Walked only
17.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
42.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%

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
63.6%
Postgraduate Degree
18.2%
Bachelor Degree
18.2%

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

Field of Study

Education
25.0%
Society & Culture
25.0%
Engineering
20.8%
Health
16.7%
Management & Commerce
12.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
57.1%
Secondary: 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
78.6%
Has need for assistance
14.3%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
7
Mental health
7
Arthritis
4
Cancer
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
20.3% 12
Did not provide
79.7% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.9% 10
Not a volunteer
82.1% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Population Mobility

19.7%
moved in the last year
24.2%
moved in the last 5 years
54.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
61
Moved: same area (SA2)
9
Moved from QLD
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5: 14 hours
18.9%
15: 29 hours
15.1%
30+ hours
28.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $567/wk Rent: $230/wk $30/wk less rent
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Income: $663/wk Rent: $230/wk $30/wk less rent
Gladstone Central
Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk $20/wk less rent
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Income: $738/wk Rent: $240/wk $20/wk less rent
South Gladstone
Income: $712/wk Rent: $240/wk $20/wk less rent
Bundaberg West
Income: $610/wk Rent: $245/wk $15/wk less rent
East Innisfail
Income: $628/wk Rent: $255/wk $5/wk less rent

Suburbs near Glenorchy

The closest suburb to Glenorchy is Tinana, 8.9 km away.

Tinana
8.9 km away · income $581/wk · rent $300/wk
Maryborough (Qld)
12.0 km away · income $496/wk · rent $250/wk
Oakhurst (Qld)
12.4 km away · income $767/wk · rent $345/wk
Granville (Qld)
12.7 km away · income $488/wk · rent $239/wk
Aldershot
16.3 km away · income $495/wk · rent $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenorchy

What is the population of Glenorchy QLD?

The population of Glenorchy QLD is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Glenorchy?

The median personal income in Glenorchy QLD is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year. The median household income is $1,791 per week. Family income is $1,833 per week.

How much is rent in Glenorchy?

Median rent in Glenorchy QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenorchy?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenorchy QLD is $1,656. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenorchy?

The median age in Glenorchy QLD is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenorchy a good suburb to live in?

Glenorchy is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 84. The median income is $669/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 31169. All dollar figures in AUD.