Imbil, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Imbil QLD is 1,071 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Imbil is $540 per week ($28,080 per year). Median rent in Imbil is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Imbil has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Imbil has a population density of 5.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Imbil is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Imbil is $1,325.

There were 452 recorded offences in Imbil in 2025-26, a rate of 422 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (140 offences).

Population
1,071
Census 2021
Median income
$540/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Imbil vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Imbil is $540 a week, 28% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,336th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 26.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 49, 7 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.
MeasureImbilTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$540/wk$747/wk −28%$766/wk
Household income$1,141/wk$1,593/wk −28%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,325/mo$1,625/mo −18%$1,733/mo
Median age4942 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.3%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 Imbil, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Imbil Population

1,071 residents at the 2021 Census.

Imbil Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$540/wk
$28,080 per year
Ranked 7,837 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,325/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Imbil Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,141/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 26.3%

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

Median rent in Imbil against your income

About $4,944 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $841/wk
Rent share 26.3%

Imbil Map

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People in Imbil

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (545) Female 49.1% (526)

Population Density

5.4
people per km²
1,071 people · 196.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,325
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
4.3%
New Zealand
3.4%
Germany
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%
Italy
0.6%
Philippines
0.6%
Wales
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Mandarin
0.3%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
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
42.7%
Australian
38.3%
Scottish
13.6%
Irish
10.8%
German
6.2%
Australian Aboriginal
3.5%
Dutch
1.8%
Italian
1.7%
New Zealander
1.4%
South African
1.2%
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
47.7%
Anglican
12.5%
Not stated
10.6%
Catholic
9.7%
Uniting Church
6.3%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Baptist
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.5% 383
Separated
3.8% 34
Divorced
15.6% 141
Widowed
5.8% 52
Never married
32.4% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.5%
Couple: children under 15
37.1%
Couple: no children under 15
9.8%
One parent: children under 15
9.1%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
41.8%
3 persons
11.3%
4 persons
12.0%
5 persons
5.9%
6+ persons
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Imbil

Housing Tenure

Of the 413 occupied private dwellings in Imbil at the 2021 Census, 21.8% were rented, 37.3% owned outright and 36.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
37.3% 154 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.6% 151 dwellings
Rented
21.8% 90 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.6% 15 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
6.2%
2 bedrooms
22.6%
3 bedrooms
46.0%
4 bedrooms
19.3%
5 bedrooms
4.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.6%
$300-$449/mo
4.8%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
6.2%
$800-$999/mo
4.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
10.6%

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

Work, income and education in Imbil

Employment

Employed full-time
24.8% 192 people
Employed part-time
19.8% 153 people
Unemployed
4.3% 33 people
Not in labour force
51.2% 396 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.0%
Managers
17.8%
Professionals
15.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.7%
Labourers
9.3%
Clerical & Administrative
8.9%
Sales Workers
8.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.3%
$4,000+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.8%
$300-$399/wk
8.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.0%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Walked only
7.1%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Truck
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.6%

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
53.1%
Bachelor Degree
17.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%
Postgraduate Degree
5.5%
Certificate I/II
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
17.3%
Management & Commerce
15.6%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Architecture & Building
10.0%
Health
10.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.5%
Education
9.1%
Agriculture & Environment
7.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.5%
Secondary: Government
29.8%
Pre-school
11.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.6%
Vocational Education
9.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%
Secondary: Catholic
2.6%

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
83.1%
Has need for assistance
7.9%
Need for assistance not stated
9.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
133
Arthritis
63
Lung condition
43
Asthma
39
Cancer
28
Heart disease
27
Diabetes
27
Stroke
14
Kidney disease
12
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 105
Did not provide
87.0% 700

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.8% 192
Not a volunteer
76.2% 614

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.2% 42
Never served
94.8% 767

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.2%
1 child
8.3%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
22.9%
4 children
10.1%
5+ children
3.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
26
1971: 1980
21
1981: 1990
22
1991: 2000
18
2001: 2010
22
2011: 2015
3
2017
10
2018
5

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

Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
45.9%
moved in the last 5 years
6.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
813
Moved from QLD
88
Moved: same area (SA2)
44
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from VIC
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5: 14 hours
28.9%
15: 29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
12.7%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.7%
Blended family: no other children
14.4%
Step family: no other children
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Imbil Crime Statistics

452 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
140
Traffic
79
Break & Enter
47
Assault
46
Drug Offences
42
Domestic Violence
33
Fraud
22
Property Damage
17
Sexual Offences
14
Weapons
8
Homicide
2
Robbery
2

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Imbil

What is the population of Imbil QLD?

The population of Imbil QLD is 1,071 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 5.4 people per km². Imbil is ranked #3,870 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Imbil?

The median personal income in Imbil QLD is $540 per week, or $28,080 per year. The median household income is $1,141 per week. Family income is $1,325 per week. Imbil is ranked #7,837 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Imbil?

Median rent in Imbil QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 26.3% of household income, which is considered moderate. Imbil ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Imbil?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Imbil QLD is $1,325. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Imbil?

The median age in Imbil QLD is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Imbil a good suburb to live in?

Imbil is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,071. The median income is $540/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.3% 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: 31387. All dollar figures in AUD.