Ooralea, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Ooralea QLD is 3,691 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ooralea is $996 per week ($51,792 per year). Median rent in Ooralea is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Ooralea has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ooralea has a population density of 671 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ooralea is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (31.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ooralea is $1,820.

Population
3,691
Census 2021
Median income
$996/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$440/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

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

Ooralea vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Ooralea is $996 a week, 33% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 183rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $120 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 35, 7 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.
MeasureOoraleaTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$996/wk$747/wk +33%$766/wk
Household income$2,248/wk$1,593/wk +41%$1,637/wk
Rent$440/wk$320/wk +38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,820/mo$1,625/mo +12%$1,733/mo
Median age3542 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.6%20.4% −0.9 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 Ooralea, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ooralea Population

3,691 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ooralea Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$996/wk
$51,792 per year
Ranked 1,247 of 14,663
Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
Ranked 1,252 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Ooralea Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,248/wk
Median rent $440/wk
Rent to income 19.6%

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

Median rent in Ooralea against your income

About $9,741 a month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $1,808/wk
Rent share 19.6%

Ooralea Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
976
avg ICSEA score
1,493
total students
Catherine McAuley College Catholic
Secondary · 7-10 · 606 students
1026
ICSEA
Mackay West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 770 students
980
ICSEA
Dundula State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 117 students
921
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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Ooralea Map

Ooralea, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Ooralea, Queensland: 21.1804°S, 149.1438°E

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

People in Ooralea

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (1,875) Female 49.1% (1,810)

Population Density

671
people per km²
3,691 people · 5.5 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,428
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

Philippines
2.3%
India
2.0%
New Zealand
1.7%
England
1.0%
Bangladesh
0.7%
Malta
0.6%
China
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
1.5%
Malayalam
0.9%
Bengali
0.8%
Hindi
0.6%
Filipino
0.6%
Mandarin
0.5%
Nepali
0.5%

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

Ancestry

Australian
38.8%
English
35.7%
Irish
10.6%
Scottish
10.6%
German
5.9%
Italian
4.4%
Maltese
4.2%
Indian
3.0%
Filipino
3.0%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%
Dutch
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
31.3%
Catholic
29.8%
Anglican
11.3%
Not stated
7.9%
Uniting Church
7.2%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Hinduism
2.2%
Islam
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.8% 1,488
Separated
3.2% 93
Divorced
6.9% 201
Widowed
3.8% 111
Never married
35.4% 1,036

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.3%
Couple: no children
26.9%
Couple: no children under 15
13.7%
One parent: children under 15
7.2%
One parent: no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.3%
2 persons
35.4%
3 persons
18.9%
4 persons
18.9%
5 persons
6.9%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ooralea

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,263 occupied private dwellings in Ooralea at the 2021 Census, 26.0% were rented, 31.1% owned outright and 41.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
31.1% 393 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.4% 523 dwellings
Rented
26.0% 328 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 15 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.8%
2 bedrooms
5.1%
3 bedrooms
38.4%
4 bedrooms
50.4%
5 bedrooms
5.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.4%
$600-$799/mo
1.5%
$800-$999/mo
2.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
25.9%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
16.6%
4+ vehicles
9.2%

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

Work, income and education in Ooralea

Employment

Employed full-time
51.4% 1,327 people
Employed part-time
20.1% 518 people
Unemployed
2.1% 53 people
Not in labour force
26.5% 684 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.4%
Clerical & Administrative
10.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.4%
Managers
9.0%
Community & Personal Service
8.1%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Labourers
4.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
0.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.8%
$4,000+/wk
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.1%
Did not go to work
12.6%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Bus
1.3%
Walked only
1.1%
Truck
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.1%

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
51.2%
Bachelor Degree
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.4%
Postgraduate Degree
4.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
34.5%
Management & Commerce
16.6%
Health
15.4%
Society & Culture
9.0%
Education
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.6%
Architecture & Building
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Creative Arts
1.5%
Information Technology
1.3%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
23.8%
Primary: Government
21.6%
Secondary: Catholic
16.4%
Secondary: Government
13.0%
Vocational Education
10.1%
Pre-school
9.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.0%

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
90.0%
Has need for assistance
3.6%
Need for assistance not stated
6.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
255
Asthma
120
Diabetes
94
Arthritis
89
Heart disease
66
Lung condition
44
Cancer
41
Kidney disease
22
Stroke
21

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 322
Did not provide
88.1% 2,376

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.4% 363
Not a volunteer
86.6% 2,344

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.5% 67
Never served
97.5% 2,641

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.5%
1 child
11.4%
2 children
32.4%
3 children
17.5%
4 children
4.8%
5+ children
2.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
16
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
21
1981: 1990
32
1991: 2000
31
2001: 2010
183
2011: 2015
86
2016
10
2017
23
2018
24
2019
16
2020
14
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

19.5%
moved in the last year
44.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,737
Moved from QLD
485
Moved: same area (SA2)
123
Moved from NSW
21
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from WA
4
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5: 14 hours
31.2%
15: 29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
24.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.1%
Step family: no other children
15.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.1%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Ooralea

The closest suburb to Ooralea is West Mackay, 3.8 km away.

West Mackay
3.8 km away · income $838/wk · rent $320/wk
South Mackay
4.1 km away · income $791/wk · rent $290/wk
Bakers Creek (Qld)
4.3 km away · income $916/wk · rent $398/wk
Mackay
5.8 km away · income $835/wk · rent $270/wk
East Mackay
6.8 km away · income $916/wk · rent $320/wk
Mount Pleasant (Mackay - Qld)
6.9 km away · income $853/wk · rent $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ooralea

What is the population of Ooralea QLD?

The population of Ooralea QLD is 3,691 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 671 people per km². Ooralea is ranked #2,048 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ooralea?

The median personal income in Ooralea QLD is $996 per week, or $51,792 per year. The median household income is $2,248 per week. Family income is $2,428 per week. Ooralea is ranked #1,247 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ooralea?

Median rent in Ooralea QLD is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ooralea ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ooralea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ooralea 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 Ooralea?

The median age in Ooralea QLD is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ooralea a good suburb to live in?

Ooralea is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,691. The median income is $996/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 32227. All dollar figures in AUD.