Stafford Heights, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Stafford Heights QLD is 6,992 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stafford Heights is $929 per week ($48,308 per year). Median rent in Stafford Heights is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Stafford Heights has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Stafford Heights has a population density of 2,414 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stafford Heights is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (39.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stafford Heights is $2,167.

Population
6,992
Census 2021
Median income
$929/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$415/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

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

Stafford Heights vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Stafford Heights is $929 a week, 24% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 289th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $415 a week, $95 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 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.
MeasureStafford HeightsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$929/wk$747/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,159/wk$1,593/wk +36%$1,637/wk
Rent$415/wk$320/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,625/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.2%20.4% −1.2 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 Stafford Heights, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Stafford Heights Population

6,992 residents at the 2021 Census.

Stafford Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$929/wk
$48,308 per year
Ranked 1,820 of 14,663
Median Rent
$415/wk
$1,798 per month
Ranked 1,663 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Stafford Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,159/wk
Median rent $415/wk
Rent to income 19.2%

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

Median rent in Stafford Heights against your income

About $9,356 a month
Median rent $415/wk
Left after rent $1,744/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Stafford Heights Schools

25
schools nearby
14
government
1080
avg ICSEA score
15,464
total students
Hillbrook Anglican School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 895 students
1174
ICSEA
Northside Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,245 students
1145
ICSEA
Enoggera State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 390 students
1128
ICSEA
Kedron State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 487 students
1122
ICSEA
Wooloowin State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 345 students
1121
ICSEA
McDowall State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 988 students
1120
ICSEA
Padua College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,547 students
1117
ICSEA
St Anthony's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 694 students
1116
ICSEA
Mount Alvernia College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 970 students
1115
ICSEA
Aspley State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 690 students
1107
ICSEA
Queen of Apostles Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 296 students
1106
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Assumption School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 303 students
1104
ICSEA
Everton Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 558 students
1084
ICSEA
Mt Maria College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,167 students
1084
ICSEA
Craigslea State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 599 students
1070
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 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 Stafford Heights, with a map

Stafford Heights Map

Stafford Heights, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Stafford Heights, Queensland: 27.3971°S, 153.0091°E

Stafford Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (25)

People in Stafford Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (3,457) Female 50.6% (3,534)

Population Density

2,414
people per km²
6,992 people · 2.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,518
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
2.9%
England
2.5%
Italy
1.4%
Philippines
1.0%
India
0.9%
South Africa
0.7%
China
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
2.0%
Mandarin
0.8%
Spanish
0.7%
Cantonese
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Filipino
0.4%
Hindi
0.4%

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

Ancestry

English
39.4%
Australian
35.4%
Irish
15.4%
Scottish
11.6%
Italian
7.1%
German
5.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.5%
Chinese
2.4%
Indian
1.8%
Dutch
1.8%
Filipino
1.5%

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
39.8%
Catholic
28.4%
Anglican
8.8%
Not stated
5.2%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Baptist
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.5% 2,650
Separated
2.9% 164
Divorced
8.1% 462
Widowed
4.6% 261
Never married
37.9% 2,157

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.7%
Couple: no children
27.0%
Couple: no children under 15
16.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%
One parent: children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.1%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
17.1%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Stafford Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,597 occupied private dwellings in Stafford Heights at the 2021 Census, 29.6% were rented, 32.0% owned outright and 37.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 17 dwellings
Owned outright
32.0% 830 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.1% 963 dwellings
Rented
29.6% 770 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 21 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
5.2%
3 bedrooms
56.8%
4 bedrooms
28.3%
5 bedrooms
7.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.5%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
2.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.6%
1 vehicle
32.0%
2 vehicles
43.7%
3 vehicles
13.1%
4+ vehicles
5.5%

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

Work, income and education in Stafford Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
42.2% 2,162 people
Employed part-time
20.9% 1,072 people
Unemployed
3.1% 158 people
Not in labour force
33.8% 1,731 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
38.3%
Managers
15.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Community & Personal Service
9.4%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Labourers
3.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.2%
$4,000+/wk
16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.8%
Did not go to work
18.4%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Bus
3.8%
Train
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Walked only
1.0%
Bicycle
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Truck
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.5%

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
37.5%
Certificate III/IV
27.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Postgraduate Degree
10.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.0%
Health
15.8%
Engineering
13.3%
Society & Culture
12.2%
Education
8.3%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Creative Arts
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Information Technology
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.8%
Secondary: Government
18.4%
Primary: Catholic
16.3%
Secondary: Catholic
11.2%
Pre-school
11.0%
Vocational Education
10.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

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
5.2%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
771
Asthma
265
Arthritis
204
Heart disease
182
Diabetes
167
Lung condition
128
Cancer
121
Kidney disease
60
Stroke
58
Dementia
18

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 677
Did not provide
87.6% 4,791

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.9% 872
Not a volunteer
84.1% 4,609

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 19
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 8
Previously served
3.3% 184
Never served
96.2% 5,290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.1%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
28.0%
3 children
15.7%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
15
1951: 1960
77
1961: 1970
116
1971: 1980
104
1981: 1990
184
1991: 2000
166
2001: 2010
300
2011: 2015
190
2016
38
2017
20
2018
33
2019
29
2020
13
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
37.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,793
Moved from QLD
685
Moved: same area (SA2)
59
Moved from overseas
41
Moved from VIC
33
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from NT
9
Moved from SA
4
Moved from WA
3
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5: 14 hours
33.3%
15: 29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
9.2%
Did not do domestic work
19.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.4%
Step family: no other children
7.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.1%
Other couple: children only
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Stafford Heights

The closest suburb to Stafford Heights is Chermside West, 1.4 km away.

Chermside West
1.4 km away · income $884/wk · rent $455/wk
Stafford
1.5 km away · income $965/wk · rent $360/wk
Everton Park
2.2 km away · income $1,044/wk · rent $420/wk
Kedron
2.3 km away · income $1,107/wk · rent $380/wk
McDowall
2.4 km away · income $1,059/wk · rent $470/wk
Chermside
2.7 km away · income $844/wk · rent $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stafford Heights

What is the population of Stafford Heights QLD?

The population of Stafford Heights QLD is 6,992 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,414 people per km². Stafford Heights is ranked #1,057 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stafford Heights?

The median personal income in Stafford Heights QLD is $929 per week, or $48,308 per year. The median household income is $2,159 per week. Family income is $2,518 per week. Stafford Heights is ranked #1,820 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stafford Heights?

Median rent in Stafford Heights QLD is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Stafford Heights ranks #1,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stafford Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stafford Heights QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stafford Heights?

The median age in Stafford Heights QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stafford Heights a good suburb to live in?

Stafford Heights is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,992. The median income is $929/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 32650. All dollar figures in AUD.