Sadliers Crossing, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Sadliers Crossing QLD is 1,358 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sadliers Crossing is $800 per week ($41,600 per year). Median rent in Sadliers Crossing is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Sadliers Crossing has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Sadliers Crossing has a population density of 1,399 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sadliers Crossing is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (45.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sadliers Crossing is $1,499.

Population
1,358
Census 2021
Median income
$800/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Sadliers Crossing vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Sadliers Crossing is $800 a week, 7% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 592nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 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.
MeasureSadliers CrossingTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$800/wk$747/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,491/wk$1,593/wk −6%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,499/mo$1,625/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.1%20.4% −0.3 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 Sadliers Crossing, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Sadliers Crossing Population

1,358 residents at the 2021 Census.

Sadliers Crossing Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$800/wk
$41,600 per year
Ranked 3,620 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,499/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Sadliers Crossing Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,491/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 20.1%

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

Median rent in Sadliers Crossing against your income

About $6,461 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,191/wk
Rent share 20.1%

Sadliers Crossing Schools

27
schools nearby
12
government
983
avg ICSEA score
12,738
total students
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,047 students
1122
ICSEA
Ipswich Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,336 students
1114
ICSEA
Bethany Lutheran Primary School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students
1062
ICSEA
St Edmund's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,171 students
1049
ICSEA
St Mary's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 556 students
1041
ICSEA
St Mary's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 730 students
1033
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 390 students
1029
ICSEA
Ipswich Adventist School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 108 students
1026
ICSEA
The Industry School - Ipswich Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 208 students
1017
ICSEA
Immaculate Heart School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 248 students
1002
ICSEA
Ipswich Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 529 students
980
ICSEA
Ipswich Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 108 students
962
ICSEA
Blair State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 320 students
952
ICSEA
Ipswich West Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 135 students
950
ICSEA
Ipswich West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 210 students
947
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Sadliers Crossing, with a map

Sadliers Crossing Map

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People in Sadliers Crossing

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (676) Female 50.1% (679)

Population Density

1,399
people per km²
1,358 people · 1.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,870
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%
England
2.0%
Ireland
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%
China
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%
Netherlands
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

Mandarin
0.8%
Cantonese
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Japanese
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
43.5%
Australian
41.4%
Irish
16.6%
Scottish
12.6%
German
10.2%
Australian Aboriginal
5.1%
Dutch
2.4%
Italian
2.2%
Chinese
1.3%
New Zealander
0.9%
Welsh
0.8%

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
45.4%
Catholic
18.9%
Anglican
9.9%
Not stated
5.9%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Baptist
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.3% 451
Separated
4.9% 53
Divorced
10.2% 111
Widowed
4.5% 49
Never married
39.2% 428

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.6%
Couple: no children
27.0%
One parent: children under 15
14.0%
Couple: no children under 15
13.0%
One parent: no children under 15
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
35.5%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
14.7%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Sadliers Crossing

Housing Tenure

Of the 540 occupied private dwellings in Sadliers Crossing at the 2021 Census, 30.0% were rented, 31.9% owned outright and 35.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
31.9% 172 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.4% 191 dwellings
Rented
30.0% 162 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
8.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
16.3%
3 bedrooms
57.7%
4 bedrooms
17.0%
5 bedrooms
6.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.2%
$300-$449/mo
4.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.8%
$800-$999/mo
9.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.2%
1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3 vehicles
13.7%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Work, income and education in Sadliers Crossing

Employment

Employed full-time
38.5% 384 people
Employed part-time
18.1% 181 people
Unemployed
5.0% 50 people
Not in labour force
38.4% 383 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
30.5%
Community & Personal Service
15.4%
Managers
13.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.2%
Labourers
5.5%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.9%
Did not go to work
14.2%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Train
3.4%
Walked only
2.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Bicycle
0.8%
Other
0.8%
Truck
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

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
37.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Postgraduate Degree
7.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
4.4%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
18.6%
Management & Commerce
17.2%
Engineering
15.2%
Health
12.8%
Education
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Architecture & Building
6.9%
Creative Arts
4.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Information Technology
2.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.6%
Secondary: Government
16.6%
Secondary: Catholic
14.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.2%
Vocational Education
10.3%
Primary: Catholic
9.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.1%
Pre-school
5.5%

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
89.4%
Has need for assistance
6.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
195
Asthma
70
Arthritis
50
Diabetes
43
Lung condition
39
Heart disease
35
Cancer
26
Kidney disease
17
Stroke
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 132
Did not provide
87.5% 924

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.7% 176
Not a volunteer
83.3% 878

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.2% 13
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 3
Previously served
5.5% 58
Never served
93.0% 990

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.4%
1 child
17.0%
2 children
25.6%
3 children
16.4%
4 children
5.9%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
15
1971: 1980
26
1981: 1990
21
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
35
2011: 2015
17
2016
12
2017
4
2018
7
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

16.5%
moved in the last year
48.3%
moved in the last 5 years
7.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,082
Moved from QLD
179
Moved: same area (SA2)
19
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5: 14 hours
30.6%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
23.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.5%
Step family: no other children
8.5%
Intact family: other children present
2.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Sadliers Crossing

The closest suburb to Sadliers Crossing is Woodend (Qld), 1.2 km away.

Woodend (Qld)
1.2 km away · income $744/wk · rent $300/wk
Leichhardt (Qld)
1.6 km away · income $580/wk · rent $280/wk
Ipswich
1.7 km away · income $593/wk · rent $250/wk
Wulkuraka
2.0 km away · income $778/wk · rent $335/wk
One Mile (Qld)
2.4 km away · income $577/wk · rent $280/wk
Churchill (Qld)
2.5 km away · income $615/wk · rent $300/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Sadliers Crossing

What is the population of Sadliers Crossing QLD?

The population of Sadliers Crossing QLD is 1,358 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,399 people per km². Sadliers Crossing is ranked #3,532 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sadliers Crossing?

The median personal income in Sadliers Crossing QLD is $800 per week, or $41,600 per year. The median household income is $1,491 per week. Family income is $1,870 per week. Sadliers Crossing is ranked #3,620 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sadliers Crossing?

Median rent in Sadliers Crossing QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Sadliers Crossing ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sadliers Crossing?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sadliers Crossing QLD is $1,499. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sadliers Crossing?

The median age in Sadliers Crossing QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sadliers Crossing a good suburb to live in?

Sadliers Crossing is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,358. The median income is $800/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32502. All dollar figures in AUD.