Queens Park, WA: suburb profile

The population of Queens Park WA is 7,268 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Queens Park is $781 per week ($40,612 per year). Median rent in Queens Park is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Queens Park has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Queens Park has a population density of 2,649 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Queens Park is India. The most common religion is No religion (25.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Queens Park is $1,640.

Population
7,268
Census 2021
Median income
$781/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

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

Queens Park vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Queens Park is $781 a week, 3% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 379th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 20.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 32, 9 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureQueens ParkTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$781/wk$806/wk −3%$766/wk
Household income$1,723/wk$1,722/wk +0%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,640/mo$1,759/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age3241 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.3%18.6% +1.7 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 Queens Park, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Queens Park Population

7,268 residents at the 2021 Census.

Queens Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$781/wk
$40,612 per year
Ranked 3,921 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,640/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Queens Park Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,723/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 20.3%

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

Median rent in Queens Park against your income

About $7,466 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,373/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Queens Park Schools

12
schools nearby
8
government
1014
avg ICSEA score
6,222
total students
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 432 students
1075
ICSEA
St Norbert College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 910 students
1060
ICSEA
Gibbs Street Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 602 students
1043
ICSEA
Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,947 students
1037
ICSEA
Queens Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 336 students
1005
ICSEA
Kewdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 219 students
993
ICSEA
Beckenham Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 391 students
992
ICSEA
Cannington Community Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 127 students
984
ICSEA
Cannington Community College Government
Combined · K-10 · 819 students
983
ICSEA
Sevenoaks Senior College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 439 students
964
ICSEA
School Of Special Educational Needs: Medical And Mental Health - Bentley Hospital Government
Combined
Fountain College - Lynwood Campus Independent
Primary

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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Queens Park Map

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Queens Park, Western Australia: 32.0052°S, 115.9474°E

Queens Park Schools (12)

People in Queens Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (3,679) Female 49.4% (3,587)

Population Density

2,649
people per km²
7,268 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,928
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

India
13.6%
Philippines
4.9%
Malaysia
3.6%
China
3.2%
Indonesia
2.8%
Nepal
2.7%
England
2.1%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
8.0%
Mandarin
7.0%
Nepali
3.1%
Malayalam
3.0%
Indonesian
2.9%
Arabic
2.5%
Cantonese
2.5%

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

Ancestry

English
16.5%
Chinese
13.4%
Australian
13.1%
Indian
11.8%
Filipino
5.5%
Irish
3.3%
Scottish
3.2%
Italian
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
German
1.1%
Vietnamese
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
25.8%
Catholic
18.8%
Islam
14.6%
Hinduism
9.1%
Other religions
7.2%
Not stated
6.9%
Sikhism
6.8%
Buddhism
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.3% 2,748
Separated
2.8% 164
Divorced
6.8% 394
Widowed
3.4% 199
Never married
39.7% 2,304

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
54.5%
Couple: no children
20.6%
Couple: no children under 15
12.0%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.3%
2 persons
26.1%
3 persons
18.6%
4 persons
17.4%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Queens Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,486 occupied private dwellings in Queens Park at the 2021 Census, 40.3% were rented, 15.9% owned outright and 39.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.4% 59 dwellings
Owned outright
15.9% 396 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.4% 980 dwellings
Rented
40.3% 1,003 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 48 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
79.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
18.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.1%
2 bedrooms
12.1%
3 bedrooms
49.0%
4 bedrooms
31.7%
5 bedrooms
3.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.6%
1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3 vehicles
11.8%
4+ vehicles
5.8%

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

Work, income and education in Queens Park

Employment

Employed full-time
40.6% 2,123 people
Employed part-time
25.7% 1,344 people
Unemployed
4.5% 234 people
Not in labour force
29.3% 1,533 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.8%
Community & Personal Service
16.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Labourers
9.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.0%
Managers
8.0%
Sales Workers
5.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.1%
Did not go to work
10.5%
Train
6.2%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Bus
2.3%
Other
1.5%
Walked only
1.2%
Truck
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%

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

Bachelor Degree
38.8%
Certificate III/IV
21.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.4%
Postgraduate Degree
15.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.5%
Engineering
17.5%
Health
13.5%
Society & Culture
9.6%
Information Technology
8.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.6%
Education
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.7%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Architecture & Building
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.4%
Vocational Education
20.1%
Secondary: Government
13.9%
Pre-school
9.8%
Primary: Catholic
8.8%
Secondary: Catholic
8.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%

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
89.8%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
6.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
444
Diabetes
157
Asthma
132
Arthritis
107
Heart disease
95
Lung condition
75
Cancer
47
Stroke
39
Kidney disease
38
Dementia
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.3% 447
Did not provide
91.7% 4,939

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.8% 636
Not a volunteer
88.2% 4,763

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
1.2% 63
Never served
98.8% 5,353

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.6%
1 child
18.0%
2 children
24.7%
3 children
11.2%
4 children
4.0%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
16
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
82
1971: 1980
118
1981: 1990
224
1991: 2000
302
2001: 2010
1,304
2011: 2015
806
2016
242
2017
198
2018
250
2019
285
2020
107
2021
22

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

Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
49.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,687
Moved from WA
626
Moved: same area (SA2)
221
Moved from overseas
91
Moved from QLD
20
Moved from VIC
20
Moved from ACT
11
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from NT
10
Moved from SA
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5: 14 hours
24.1%
15: 29 hours
8.8%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
40.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.4%
Step family: no other children
7.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.7%
Intact family: other children present
1.7%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Queens Park

The closest suburb to Queens Park is East Cannington, 1.4 km away.

East Cannington
1.4 km away · income $801/wk · rent $350/wk
Cannington
1.6 km away · income $781/wk · rent $350/wk
Beckenham
2.3 km away · income $796/wk · rent $340/wk
Kewdale
2.8 km away · income $798/wk · rent $350/wk
Ferndale (WA)
3.4 km away · income $745/wk · rent $314/wk
St James (WA)
3.4 km away · income $888/wk · rent $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queens Park

What is the population of Queens Park WA?

The population of Queens Park WA is 7,268 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,649 people per km². Queens Park is ranked #1,004 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Queens Park?

The median personal income in Queens Park WA is $781 per week, or $40,612 per year. The median household income is $1,723 per week. Family income is $1,928 per week. Queens Park is ranked #3,921 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Queens Park?

Median rent in Queens Park WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Queens Park ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Queens Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Queens Park WA is $1,640. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Queens Park?

The median age in Queens Park WA is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Queens Park a good suburb to live in?

Queens Park is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 7,268. The median income is $781/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 51271. All dollar figures in AUD.