Pioneer, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Pioneer QLD is 2,346 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pioneer is $745 per week ($38,740 per year). Median rent in Pioneer is $210 per week ($910 per month). Pioneer has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Pioneer has a population density of 1,716 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pioneer is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (44.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pioneer is $1,500.

Population
2,346
Census 2021
Median income
$745/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$210/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
27years
Census 2021

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

Pioneer vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Pioneer is $745 a week, in line with the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 774th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $210 a week, $110 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 12.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 27, 15 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.
MeasurePioneerTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$745/wk$747/wk −0%$766/wk
Household income$1,664/wk$1,593/wk +4%$1,637/wk
Rent$210/wk$320/wk −34%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,625/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age2742 −15 yrs42
Rent share of household income12.6%20.4% −7.8 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 Pioneer, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Pioneer Population

2,346 residents at the 2021 Census.

Pioneer Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$745/wk
$38,740 per year
Ranked 4,636 of 14,663
Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
Ranked 7,231 of 14,663
Median Age
27years
11 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

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

Pioneer Rent Prices & Affordability

13% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,664/wk
Median rent $210/wk
Rent to income 12.6%

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

Median rent in Pioneer against your income

About $7,211 a month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $1,454/wk
Rent share 12.6%

Pioneer Schools

16
schools nearby
12
government
875
avg ICSEA score
3,623
total students
St Joseph's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 313 students
1010
ICSEA
Mount Isa School of the Air Government
Combined · Prep-10 · 175 students
1009
ICSEA
Good Shepherd Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 434 students
978
ICSEA
Barkly Highway State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 266 students
935
ICSEA
Happy Valley State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 387 students
927
ICSEA
Healy State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 217 students
887
ICSEA
Mount Isa Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 35 students
877
ICSEA
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 926 students
866
ICSEA
St Kieran's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 140 students
858
ICSEA
Mount Isa Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 211 students
791
ICSEA
Townview State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 209 students
776
ICSEA
Mount Isa Flexible School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 53 students
736
ICSEA
Sunset State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 257 students
727
ICSEA
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior Campus Government
Secondary
Queensland Pathways State College - Mount Isa Campus Government
Secondary

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

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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Pioneer Map

Pioneer, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Pioneer, Queensland: 20.7201°S, 139.5084°E

Pioneer Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (16)

People in Pioneer

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (1,150) Female 51.0% (1,197)

Population Density

1,716
people per km²
2,346 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,684
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

New Zealand
3.1%
Philippines
2.1%
Zimbabwe
0.8%
Papua New Guinea
0.7%
India
0.5%
Sri Lanka
0.5%
England
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
1.2%
Tagalog
1.0%
Sinhalese
0.6%
Filipino
0.4%
Thai
0.4%
Punjabi
0.3%
Greek
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian Aboriginal
41.6%
Australian
27.4%
English
21.5%
Irish
5.4%
Scottish
3.7%
Filipino
3.5%
German
2.4%
Maori
2.2%
Italian
1.3%
Chinese
1.0%
New Zealander
0.7%

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
44.2%
Catholic
19.9%
Not stated
11.7%
Baptist
5.8%
Anglican
4.8%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Pentecostal
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

46.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
27.2% 450
Separated
3.9% 64
Divorced
6.0% 99
Widowed
3.1% 51
Never married
59.9% 992

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.0%
One parent: children under 15
32.2%
Couple: no children
14.0%
Couple: no children under 15
8.1%
One parent: no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.9%
2 persons
26.3%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
15.4%
5 persons
8.6%
6+ persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Pioneer

Housing Tenure

Of the 714 occupied private dwellings in Pioneer at the 2021 Census, 57.0% were rented, 14.0% owned outright and 24.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
14.0% 100 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.6% 176 dwellings
Rented
57.0% 407 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.1% 22 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
17.9%
3 bedrooms
56.2%
4 bedrooms
16.9%
5 bedrooms
1.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
3.1%
$600-$799/mo
8.1%
$800-$999/mo
10.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
15.8%
1 vehicle
38.4%
2 vehicles
33.7%
3 vehicles
7.5%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

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

Work, income and education in Pioneer

Employment

Employed full-time
42.4% 585 people
Employed part-time
12.5% 173 people
Unemployed
6.4% 89 people
Not in labour force
38.7% 534 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.9%
Community & Personal Service
16.5%
Professionals
16.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Managers
6.8%
Labourers
6.3%
Sales Workers
5.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.3%
Car (passenger)
11.2%
Did not go to work
9.0%
Walked only
4.0%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.4%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.4%
Truck
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.4%

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
59.3%
Bachelor Degree
15.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.2%
Certificate I/II
6.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
31.0%
Management & Commerce
18.5%
Society & Culture
15.3%
Health
11.5%
Education
6.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Architecture & Building
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%
Information Technology
1.3%
Creative Arts
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
46.0%
Secondary: Government
26.5%
Pre-school
8.7%
Primary: Catholic
6.3%
Secondary: Catholic
5.1%
Vocational Education
4.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.6%

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
86.0%
Has need for assistance
3.2%
Need for assistance not stated
10.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
104
Asthma
62
Diabetes
52
Heart disease
40
Lung condition
35
Arthritis
27
Kidney disease
21
Cancer
13
Stroke
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.3% 117
Did not provide
91.7% 1,294

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.4% 162
Not a volunteer
88.6% 1,256

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
1.6% 23
Never served
98.2% 1,421

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.7%
1 child
14.8%
2 children
24.4%
3 children
17.2%
4 children
9.0%
5+ children
5.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
6
1961: 1970
15
1971: 1980
15
1981: 1990
21
1991: 2000
27
2001: 2010
84
2011: 2015
66
2016
7
2017
4
2018
8
2019
7
2020
7

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

Population Mobility

17.6%
moved in the last year
41.1%
moved in the last 5 years
9.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,684
Moved: same area (SA2)
243
Moved from QLD
69
Moved from NT
21
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5: 14 hours
25.3%
15: 29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
34.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
72.9%
Step family: no other children
14.6%
Blended family: no other children
7.0%
Intact family: other children present
3.5%
Other couple: children only
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Pioneer

The closest suburb to Pioneer is Sunset, 0.9 km away.

Sunset
0.9 km away · income $1,184/wk · rent $349/wk
Townview
1.3 km away · income $1,075/wk · rent $253/wk
Winston
1.5 km away · income $1,190/wk · rent $261/wk
Mornington (Qld)
2.0 km away · income $1,100/wk · rent $245/wk
Soldiers Hill (Qld)
2.5 km away · income $1,353/wk · rent $378/wk
Parkside (Qld)
2.6 km away · income $1,214/wk · rent $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pioneer

What is the population of Pioneer QLD?

The population of Pioneer QLD is 2,346 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,716 people per km². Pioneer is ranked #2,799 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pioneer?

The median personal income in Pioneer QLD is $745 per week, or $38,740 per year. The median household income is $1,664 per week. Family income is $1,684 per week. Pioneer is ranked #4,636 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pioneer?

Median rent in Pioneer QLD is $210 per week ($910 per month). Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Pioneer ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pioneer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pioneer QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pioneer?

The median age in Pioneer QLD is 27 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pioneer a good suburb to live in?

Pioneer is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,346. The median income is $745/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 32333. All dollar figures in AUD.