Nudgee, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Nudgee QLD is 4,377 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nudgee is $1,126 per week ($58,552 per year). Median rent in Nudgee is $488 per week ($2,115 per month). Nudgee has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nudgee has a population density of 1,060 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nudgee is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nudgee is $2,167.

Population
4,377
Census 2021
Median income
$1,126/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$488/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

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

Nudgee vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Nudgee is $1,126 a week, 51% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 81st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $488 a week, $168 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 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.
MeasureNudgeeTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,126/wk$747/wk +51%$766/wk
Household income$2,620/wk$1,593/wk +64%$1,637/wk
Rent$488/wk$320/wk +53%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,625/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.6%20.4% −1.8 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 Nudgee, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Nudgee Population

4,377 residents at the 2021 Census.

Nudgee Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,126/wk
$58,552 per year
Ranked 620 of 14,663
Median Rent
$488/wk
$2,115 per month
Ranked 748 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Nudgee Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,620/wk
Median rent $488/wk
Rent to income 18.6%

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

Median rent in Nudgee against your income

About $11,353 a month
Median rent $488/wk
Left after rent $2,132/wk
Rent share 18.6%

Nudgee Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
1059
avg ICSEA score
1,633
total students
St Pius' Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 504 students
1088
ICSEA
Northgate State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 326 students
1078
ICSEA
Earnshaw State College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 803 students
1010
ICSEA

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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Nudgee Map

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Nudgee, Queensland: 27.3707°S, 153.0918°E

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

People in Nudgee

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (2,139) Female 51.1% (2,238)

Population Density

1,060
people per km²
4,377 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,885
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
3.4%
New Zealand
3.3%
India
1.9%
Philippines
1.4%
Sri Lanka
0.8%
Ireland
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
1.1%
Sinhalese
0.8%
Hindi
0.7%
Japanese
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Punjabi
0.5%
French
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
38.2%
Australian
36.9%
Irish
15.5%
Scottish
11.9%
German
6.2%
Italian
3.3%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%
Indian
2.3%
Dutch
2.1%
Chinese
1.8%
Filipino
1.7%

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
41.6%
Catholic
28.8%
Anglican
8.5%
Not stated
5.2%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Hinduism
1.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.5% 1,662
Separated
3.0% 104
Divorced
8.1% 285
Widowed
4.3% 152
Never married
37.1% 1,297

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.2%
Couple: no children
24.6%
Couple: no children under 15
14.8%
One parent: children under 15
5.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.7%
2 persons
33.6%
3 persons
20.9%
4 persons
21.3%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Nudgee

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,493 occupied private dwellings in Nudgee at the 2021 Census, 27.5% were rented, 24.8% owned outright and 45.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
24.8% 370 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.4% 678 dwellings
Rented
27.5% 411 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 10 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
85.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
14.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
5.4%
3 bedrooms
40.6%
4 bedrooms
45.8%
5 bedrooms
6.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
0.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
1.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.5%
1 vehicle
30.8%
2 vehicles
47.7%
3 vehicles
13.5%
4+ vehicles
5.5%

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

Work, income and education in Nudgee

Employment

Employed full-time
50.0% 1,568 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 616 people
Unemployed
3.2% 100 people
Not in labour force
27.2% 853 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
36.9%
Managers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.0%
Sales Workers
4.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.9%
Labourers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
0.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
2.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.1%
$4,000+/wk
21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
3.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.8%
Did not go to work
14.8%
Train
9.8%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Walked only
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Bus
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.0%

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
35.5%
Certificate III/IV
27.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.7%
Postgraduate Degree
11.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.4%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.6%
Engineering
16.4%
Society & Culture
12.9%
Health
12.7%
Education
7.8%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Information Technology
5.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.5%
Creative Arts
3.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
25.2%
Primary: Government
20.0%
Secondary: Government
16.1%
Pre-school
13.2%
Secondary: Catholic
11.8%
Vocational Education
10.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.7%

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
89.8%
Has need for assistance
6.2%
Need for assistance not stated
3.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
398
Asthma
150
Arthritis
112
Heart disease
93
Diabetes
83
Lung condition
81
Cancer
56
Stroke
36
Kidney disease
31
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 340
Did not provide
89.8% 2,998

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.9% 463
Not a volunteer
86.1% 2,871

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 13
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
3.9% 132
Never served
95.5% 3,200

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
41.0%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
27.6%
3 children
12.7%
4 children
3.4%
5+ children
1.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
17
1961: 1970
29
1971: 1980
67
1981: 1990
87
1991: 2000
115
2001: 2010
290
2011: 2015
175
2016
19
2017
34
2018
22
2019
36
2020
16
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
47.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,465
Moved from QLD
476
Moved: same area (SA2)
122
Moved from overseas
26
Moved from NSW
22
Moved from VIC
20
Moved from SA
5
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.9%
5: 14 hours
33.8%
15: 29 hours
14.4%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
20.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.6%
Step family: no other children
8.8%
Blended family: no other children
5.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Nudgee

The closest suburb to Nudgee is Banyo, 1.4 km away.

Banyo
1.4 km away · income $950/wk · rent $410/wk
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2.8 km away · income $998/wk · rent $360/wk
Virginia (Qld)
2.9 km away · income $1,136/wk · rent $443/wk
Boondall
3.2 km away · income $834/wk · rent $415/wk
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4.3 km away · income $960/wk · rent $415/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nudgee

What is the population of Nudgee QLD?

The population of Nudgee QLD is 4,377 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,060 people per km². Nudgee is ranked #1,772 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nudgee?

The median personal income in Nudgee QLD is $1,126 per week, or $58,552 per year. The median household income is $2,620 per week. Family income is $2,885 per week. Nudgee is ranked #620 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nudgee?

Median rent in Nudgee QLD is $488 per week ($2,115 per month). Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Nudgee ranks #748 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nudgee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nudgee QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nudgee?

The median age in Nudgee QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nudgee a good suburb to live in?

Nudgee is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,377. The median income is $1,126/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 32193. All dollar figures in AUD.