Paradise Point, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Paradise Point QLD is 7,062 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paradise Point is $843 per week ($43,836 per year). Median rent in Paradise Point is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Paradise Point has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Paradise Point has a population density of 1,856 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Paradise Point is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paradise Point is $2,253.

Population
7,062
Census 2021
Median income
$843/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
53years
Census 2021

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

Paradise Point vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Paradise Point is $843 a week, 13% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 472nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $130 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 26.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 53, 11 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.
MeasureParadise PointTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$843/wk$747/wk +13%$766/wk
Household income$1,688/wk$1,593/wk +6%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$320/wk +41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,253/mo$1,625/mo +39%$1,733/mo
Median age5342 +11 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.7%20.4% +6.2 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 Paradise Point, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Paradise Point Population

7,062 residents at the 2021 Census.

Paradise Point Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$843/wk
$43,836 per year
Ranked 2,896 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
53years
15 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,253/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Paradise Point Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,688/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 26.7%

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

Median rent in Paradise Point against your income

About $7,315 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,238/wk
Rent share 26.7%

Paradise Point Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1043
avg ICSEA score
1,395
total students
St Francis Xavier School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 665 students
1076
ICSEA
Coombabah State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 730 students
1009
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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Paradise Point Map

Paradise Point, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Paradise Point, Queensland: 27.8796°S, 153.3944°E

Paradise Point Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Paradise Point

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (3,396) Female 51.9% (3,668)

Population Density

1,856
people per km²
7,062 people · 3.8 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,198
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
6.7%
New Zealand
6.5%
China
1.7%
South Africa
1.5%
Germany
0.7%
Philippines
0.6%
Scotland
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

Mandarin
2.0%
Cantonese
0.6%
Spanish
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
German
0.4%
Greek
0.4%
French
0.4%

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

Ancestry

English
42.8%
Australian
29.2%
Irish
10.6%
Scottish
10.4%
German
4.8%
Chinese
3.6%
Italian
3.2%
New Zealander
1.8%
Dutch
1.6%
Greek
1.3%
Polish
0.9%

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
33.2%
Catholic
21.3%
Anglican
18.5%
Not stated
9.2%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Eastern Orthodox
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.1% 3,430
Separated
3.3% 203
Divorced
12.1% 751
Widowed
6.1% 382
Never married
23.4% 1,459

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
43.1%
Couple: children under 15
27.7%
Couple: no children under 15
17.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%
One parent: children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.4%
2 persons
44.9%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
10.4%
5 persons
3.5%
6+ persons
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Paradise Point

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,880 occupied private dwellings in Paradise Point at the 2021 Census, 25.5% were rented, 43.2% owned outright and 28.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 36 dwellings
Owned outright
43.2% 1,243 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.8% 830 dwellings
Rented
25.5% 733 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 35 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
60.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
22.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.8%
2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
34.3%
4 bedrooms
26.5%
5 bedrooms
9.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$300-$449/mo
3.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.8%
1 vehicle
35.6%
2 vehicles
41.0%
3 vehicles
12.8%
4+ vehicles
6.8%

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

Work, income and education in Paradise Point

Employment

Employed full-time
32.9% 1,780 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 1,079 people
Unemployed
2.2% 120 people
Not in labour force
44.9% 2,428 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.4%
Managers
21.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.5%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%
Sales Workers
9.5%
Labourers
4.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.9%
Did not go to work
11.7%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Walked only
1.3%
Truck
0.6%
Train
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Other
0.4%
Bus
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.3%

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
34.2%
Bachelor Degree
27.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%
Postgraduate Degree
9.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.4%
Engineering
14.9%
Health
12.8%
Society & Culture
11.2%
Architecture & Building
10.6%
Education
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%
Information Technology
1.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
18.4%
Secondary: Government
15.0%
Primary: Government
14.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
14.3%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Primary: Catholic
11.6%
Pre-school
10.1%
Secondary: Catholic
3.7%

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
86.9%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
8.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
471
Arthritis
279
Heart disease
237
Diabetes
187
Cancer
181
Asthma
180
Lung condition
169
Stroke
101
Kidney disease
79
Dementia
19

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 741
Did not provide
86.9% 4,921

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.7% 662
Not a volunteer
88.3% 4,997

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 8
Previously served
3.7% 208
Never served
96.1% 5,466

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.9%
1 child
14.9%
2 children
33.9%
3 children
15.6%
4 children
5.9%
5+ children
0.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
29
1951: 1960
100
1961: 1970
186
1971: 1980
227
1981: 1990
268
1991: 2000
281
2001: 2010
435
2011: 2015
170
2016
43
2017
33
2018
18
2019
45
2020
25
2021
12

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

Population Mobility

18.7%
moved in the last year
49.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,215
Moved from QLD
751
Moved: same area (SA2)
241
Moved from NSW
95
Moved from overseas
42
Moved from VIC
28
Moved from WA
5
Moved from ACT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5: 14 hours
30.7%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.6%
Step family: no other children
8.9%
Blended family: no other children
4.0%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Paradise Point

The closest suburb to Paradise Point is Hollywell, 1.8 km away.

Hollywell
1.8 km away · income $840/wk · rent $530/wk
Runaway Bay
3.7 km away · income $727/wk · rent $435/wk
Hope Island
3.9 km away · income $865/wk · rent $550/wk
Coombabah
4.4 km away · income $605/wk · rent $415/wk
Helensvale
5.6 km away · income $790/wk · rent $495/wk
Biggera Waters
5.6 km away · income $717/wk · rent $430/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise Point

What is the population of Paradise Point QLD?

The population of Paradise Point QLD is 7,062 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,856 people per km². Paradise Point is ranked #1,039 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Paradise Point?

The median personal income in Paradise Point QLD is $843 per week, or $43,836 per year. The median household income is $1,688 per week. Family income is $2,198 per week. Paradise Point is ranked #2,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Paradise Point?

Median rent in Paradise Point QLD is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Paradise Point ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Paradise Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paradise Point QLD is $2,253. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paradise Point?

The median age in Paradise Point QLD is 53 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Paradise Point a good suburb to live in?

Paradise Point is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,062. The median income is $843/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 32269. All dollar figures in AUD.