Shoal Point, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Shoal Point QLD is 1,104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shoal Point is $1,104 per week ($57,408 per year). Median rent in Shoal Point is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Shoal Point has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Shoal Point has a population density of 163 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Shoal Point is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (42.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shoal Point is $2,050.

Population
1,104
Census 2021
Median income
$1,104/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

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

Shoal Point vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Shoal Point is $1,104 a week, 48% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 93rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $60 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 15.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 42, the same age as in the typical QLD suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureShoal PointTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,104/wk$747/wk +48%$766/wk
Household income$2,434/wk$1,593/wk +53%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$320/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,050/mo$1,625/mo +26%$1,733/mo
Median age4242 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.6%20.4% −4.8 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 Shoal Point, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Shoal Point Population

1,104 residents at the 2021 Census.

Shoal Point Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,104/wk
$57,408 per year
Ranked 690 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,050/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Shoal Point Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,434/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 15.6%

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

Median rent in Shoal Point against your income

About $10,547 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $2,054/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Shoal Point Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
962
avg ICSEA score
476
total students
Bucasia State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 476 students
962
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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Shoal Point Map

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People in Shoal Point

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (570) Female 48.6% (540)

Population Density

163
people per km²
1,104 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,791
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
5.1%
England
4.9%
South Africa
1.7%
Ireland
1.1%
Zimbabwe
0.5%
Germany
0.5%
Canada
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.5%
French
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Croatian
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Russian
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
47.1%
Australian
31.1%
Irish
15.8%
Scottish
13.8%
German
5.9%
Australian Aboriginal
5.8%
Italian
4.0%
Maltese
3.4%
Maori
1.6%
New Zealander
1.4%
Dutch
1.1%

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
42.8%
Catholic
23.6%
Anglican
9.0%
Uniting Church
7.1%
Not stated
7.1%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Lutheran
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.1% 498
Separated
3.9% 35
Divorced
8.0% 71
Widowed
3.3% 29
Never married
28.6% 254

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.5%
Couple: no children
29.1%
Couple: no children under 15
15.9%
One parent: children under 15
5.2%
One parent: no children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
36.6%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
18.3%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Shoal Point

Housing Tenure

Of the 388 occupied private dwellings in Shoal Point at the 2021 Census, 19.6% were rented, 29.9% owned outright and 49.0% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
29.9% 116 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.0% 190 dwellings
Rented
19.6% 76 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.4%
2 bedrooms
10.2%
3 bedrooms
34.6%
4 bedrooms
43.0%
5 bedrooms
6.8%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.8%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.8%
1 vehicle
23.7%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
23.2%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

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

Work, income and education in Shoal Point

Employment

Employed full-time
51.0% 400 people
Employed part-time
20.7% 162 people
Unemployed
2.4% 19 people
Not in labour force
25.9% 203 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.9%
Managers
14.5%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.3%
Labourers
3.6%
Sales Workers
3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
2.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
0.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
1.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.4%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Car (passenger)
3.3%
Bus
1.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

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
48.0%
Bachelor Degree
24.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
22.3%
Management & Commerce
17.8%
Health
15.7%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Education
12.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Architecture & Building
5.5%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Information Technology
1.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
21.6%
Primary: Catholic
21.6%
Secondary: Government
19.1%
Secondary: Catholic
17.0%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Pre-school
5.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%

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
91.6%
Has need for assistance
2.8%
Need for assistance not stated
6.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
81
Asthma
34
Arthritis
31
Heart disease
22
Diabetes
22
Lung condition
20
Cancer
14
Kidney disease
5
Stroke
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 94
Did not provide
88.3% 711

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.4% 126
Not a volunteer
84.6% 693

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.9% 24
Never served
97.1% 791

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
20.8%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
38.8%
3 children
21.1%
4 children
7.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
19
1971: 1980
16
1981: 1990
20
1991: 2000
16
2001: 2010
34
2011: 2015
54
2017
6
2018
7
2020
7

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

Population Mobility

21.2%
moved in the last year
50.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
807
Moved from QLD
139
Moved: same area (SA2)
54
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from WA
4
Moved from overseas
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.0%
5: 14 hours
33.0%
15: 29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
18.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.5%
Step family: no other children
15.4%
Blended family: no other children
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Shoal Point

The closest suburb to Shoal Point is Bucasia, 2.8 km away.

Bucasia
2.8 km away · income $904/wk · rent $380/wk
Eimeo
5.0 km away · income $1,031/wk · rent $390/wk
Rural View
6.0 km away · income $1,065/wk · rent $420/wk
Habana
6.6 km away · income $1,047/wk · rent $400/wk
Blacks Beach
7.6 km away · income $949/wk · rent $390/wk
Beaconsfield (Qld)
9.0 km away · income $811/wk · rent $350/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Shoal Point

What is the population of Shoal Point QLD?

The population of Shoal Point QLD is 1,104 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 163 people per km². Shoal Point is ranked #3,824 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shoal Point?

The median personal income in Shoal Point QLD is $1,104 per week, or $57,408 per year. The median household income is $2,434 per week. Family income is $2,791 per week. Shoal Point is ranked #690 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shoal Point?

Median rent in Shoal Point QLD is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Shoal Point ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shoal Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shoal Point QLD is $2,050. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shoal Point?

The median age in Shoal Point QLD is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shoal Point a good suburb to live in?

Shoal Point is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,104. The median income is $1,104/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% 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: 32556. All dollar figures in AUD.