Shorncliffe, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Shorncliffe QLD is 1,907 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shorncliffe is $930 per week ($48,360 per year). Median rent in Shorncliffe is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Shorncliffe has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Shorncliffe has a population density of 1,567 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Shorncliffe is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shorncliffe is $2,201.

Population
1,907
Census 2021
Median income
$930/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$275/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

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

Shorncliffe vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Shorncliffe is $930 a week, 24% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 285th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $275 a week, $45 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 12.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 47, 5 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.
MeasureShorncliffeTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$930/wk$747/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,259/wk$1,593/wk +42%$1,637/wk
Rent$275/wk$320/wk −14%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,201/mo$1,625/mo +35%$1,733/mo
Median age4742 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income12.2%20.4% −8.3 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 Shorncliffe, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Shorncliffe Population

1,907 residents at the 2021 Census.

Shorncliffe Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$930/wk
$48,360 per year
Ranked 1,807 of 14,663
Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
Ranked 5,547 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,201/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Shorncliffe Rent Prices & Affordability

12% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,259/wk
Median rent $275/wk
Rent to income 12.2%

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

Median rent in Shorncliffe against your income

About $9,789 a month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $1,984/wk
Rent share 12.2%

Shorncliffe Schools

6
schools nearby
4
government
1059
avg ICSEA score
3,942
total students
Shorncliffe State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 344 students
1122
ICSEA
St Patrick's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,410 students
1092
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students
1063
ICSEA
Sandgate State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 387 students
1057
ICSEA
Sandgate District State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 993 students
1010
ICSEA
Boondall State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 621 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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Shorncliffe Map

Shorncliffe, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Shorncliffe, Queensland: 27.3285°S, 153.0809°E

Shorncliffe Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (6)

People in Shorncliffe

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (959) Female 49.7% (947)

Population Density

1,567
people per km²
1,907 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,099
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
5.8%
New Zealand
3.3%
South Africa
1.2%
Ireland
0.7%
Germany
0.4%
Scotland
0.4%
Fiji
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
0.8%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Polish
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Arabic
0.3%
Indonesian
0.3%
French
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
46.2%
Australian
36.9%
Irish
18.6%
Scottish
14.9%
German
6.1%
Dutch
2.1%
Italian
2.1%
Polish
1.3%
Australian Aboriginal
1.1%
Chinese
1.1%
New Zealander
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
44.9%
Catholic
24.6%
Anglican
11.4%
Not stated
5.4%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%
Baptist
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.9% 822
Separated
3.2% 50
Divorced
11.4% 180
Widowed
3.7% 59
Never married
29.9% 473

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.0%
Couple: no children
23.2%
Couple: no children under 15
23.0%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%
One parent: children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.3%
2 persons
31.9%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
17.2%
5 persons
6.3%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Shorncliffe

Housing Tenure

Of the 710 occupied private dwellings in Shorncliffe at the 2021 Census, 24.6% were rented, 36.9% owned outright and 35.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
36.9% 262 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.5% 252 dwellings
Rented
24.6% 175 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 10 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.7%
2 bedrooms
14.2%
3 bedrooms
35.5%
4 bedrooms
27.5%
5 bedrooms
10.9%
6+ bedrooms
2.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.6%
$300-$449/mo
4.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
2.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.2%
1 vehicle
30.8%
2 vehicles
39.2%
3 vehicles
13.3%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Work, income and education in Shorncliffe

Employment

Employed full-time
37.3% 539 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 337 people
Unemployed
2.5% 36 people
Not in labour force
36.8% 532 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
38.2%
Managers
20.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.2%
Community & Personal Service
9.9%
Sales Workers
4.6%
Labourers
2.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.7%
$4,000+/wk
24.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.4%
Did not go to work
14.5%
Train
6.3%
Walked only
3.2%
Car (passenger)
3.0%
Truck
1.1%
Bicycle
1.0%
Other
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

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
32.1%
Certificate III/IV
25.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.3%
Postgraduate Degree
14.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.7%
Certificate I/II
1.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.8%
Society & Culture
16.1%
Engineering
14.5%
Health
14.0%
Education
9.6%
Architecture & Building
7.5%
Creative Arts
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Information Technology
2.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.4%
Secondary: Catholic
26.1%
Secondary: Government
10.6%
Vocational Education
8.0%
Pre-school
7.2%
Primary: Catholic
6.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%

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
91.2%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
191
Arthritis
80
Asthma
79
Heart disease
54
Lung condition
46
Diabetes
42
Cancer
40
Kidney disease
27
Stroke
20
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 219
Did not provide
85.5% 1,287

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.6% 325
Not a volunteer
78.4% 1,181

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 8
Previously served
4.3% 66
Never served
94.8% 1,444

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.9%
1 child
14.8%
2 children
33.8%
3 children
18.8%
4 children
4.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
17
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
38
1981: 1990
36
1991: 2000
35
2001: 2010
81
2011: 2015
25
2016
3
2018
7
2019
17
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

12.4%
moved in the last year
36.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,607
Moved from QLD
126
Moved: same area (SA2)
55
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from NT
3
Moved from ACT
3
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
33.9%
15: 29 hours
16.9%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.6%
Step family: no other children
7.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Shorncliffe

The closest suburb to Shorncliffe is Sandgate (Qld), 2.1 km away.

Sandgate (Qld)
2.1 km away · income $774/wk · rent $294/wk
Deagon
2.2 km away · income $831/wk · rent $350/wk
Boondall
2.4 km away · income $834/wk · rent $415/wk
Taigum
3.8 km away · income $713/wk · rent $395/wk
Brighton (Qld)
4.4 km away · income $910/wk · rent $400/wk
Nudgee
4.8 km away · income $1,126/wk · rent $488/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shorncliffe

What is the population of Shorncliffe QLD?

The population of Shorncliffe QLD is 1,907 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,567 people per km². Shorncliffe is ranked #3,097 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shorncliffe?

The median personal income in Shorncliffe QLD is $930 per week, or $48,360 per year. The median household income is $2,259 per week. Family income is $3,099 per week. Shorncliffe is ranked #1,807 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shorncliffe?

Median rent in Shorncliffe QLD is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Rent represents 12.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Shorncliffe ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shorncliffe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shorncliffe QLD is $2,201. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shorncliffe?

The median age in Shorncliffe QLD is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shorncliffe a good suburb to live in?

Shorncliffe is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,907. The median income is $930/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.2% 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: 32558. All dollar figures in AUD.