The Caves, QLD: suburb profile

The population of The Caves QLD is 680 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Caves is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in The Caves is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). The Caves has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. The Caves has a population density of 15 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in The Caves is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (37.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Russian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Caves is $1,500.

Population
680
Census 2021
Median income
$883/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.

The Caves vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in The Caves is $883 a week, 18% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 375th 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 15.6% 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.
MeasureThe CavesTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$883/wk$747/wk +18%$766/wk
Household income$1,926/wk$1,593/wk +21%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,625/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.6%20.4% −4.9 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 The Caves, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

The Caves Population

680 residents at the 2021 Census.

The Caves Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$883/wk
$45,916 per year
Ranked 2,336 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
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

The Caves Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,926/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 15.6%

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

Median rent in The Caves against your income

About $8,346 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,626/wk
Rent share 15.6%

The Caves Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
961
avg ICSEA score
60
total students
The Caves State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 60 students
961
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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The Caves Map

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The Caves, Queensland: 23.1747°S, 150.4604°E

The Caves Schools (1)

People in The Caves

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (359) Female 47.0% (318)

Population Density

15
people per km²
680 people · 45.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,160
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
1.5%
England
1.2%
Netherlands
0.6%
Canada
0.4%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Russian
0.7%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
46.6%
English
40.9%
Scottish
11.0%
German
9.9%
Irish
7.9%
Australian Aboriginal
3.8%
French
1.5%
Italian
1.2%
Dutch
1.0%
Chinese
0.7%
Maltese
0.7%

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
37.5%
Catholic
14.6%
Anglican
14.6%
Not stated
12.9%
Uniting Church
7.6%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Baptist
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.2% 286
Separated
3.1% 17
Divorced
8.8% 48
Widowed
4.2% 23
Never married
31.8% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.8%
Couple: no children
31.2%
Couple: no children under 15
13.9%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%
One parent: no children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.3%
2 persons
38.0%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
8.7%
6+ persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in The Caves

Housing Tenure

Of the 213 occupied private dwellings in The Caves at the 2021 Census, 10.3% were rented, 34.3% owned outright and 54.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
34.3% 73 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
54.5% 116 dwellings
Rented
10.3% 22 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.8% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
6.9%
3 bedrooms
48.5%
4 bedrooms
31.7%
5 bedrooms
8.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
10.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.7%
2 vehicles
41.1%
3 vehicles
22.5%
4+ vehicles
17.7%

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

Work, income and education in The Caves

Employment

Employed full-time
45.2% 206 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 102 people
Unemployed
2.9% 13 people
Not in labour force
29.6% 135 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
32.3%
Professionals
19.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.0%
Managers
5.5%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Labourers
2.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.1%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.6%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Truck
1.6%
Walked only
1.6%
Bus
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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
58.5%
Bachelor Degree
15.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Postgraduate Degree
3.5%
Certificate I/II
3.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Management & Commerce
19.4%
Health
12.4%
Society & Culture
9.7%
Education
8.1%
Architecture & Building
5.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%
Information Technology
2.2%
Creative Arts
1.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
39.1%
Secondary: Catholic
18.0%
Secondary: Government
17.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.6%
Primary: Catholic
8.6%
Vocational Education
4.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%

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
84.3%
Has need for assistance
5.6%
Need for assistance not stated
10.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
67
Lung condition
24
Asthma
23
Diabetes
22
Heart disease
20
Arthritis
18
Cancer
16
Kidney disease
7
Stroke
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.4% 82
Did not provide
82.6% 388

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.6% 84
Not a volunteer
82.4% 392

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.8% 4
Previously served
3.8% 18
Never served
95.4% 457

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.0%
1 child
15.4%
2 children
36.0%
3 children
14.0%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
6
1971: 1980
3
1981: 1990
6
2001: 2010
7

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

Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
27.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
543
Moved from QLD
53
Moved: same area (SA2)
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5: 14 hours
32.2%
15: 29 hours
15.3%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
20.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.7%
Step family: no other children
5.1%
Intact family: other children present
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Willowbank
Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk $55/wk less rent
Peak Crossing
Income: $835/wk Rent: $290/wk $10/wk less rent
Hughenden
Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk $140/wk less rent
Etna Creek
Income: $956/wk Rent: $200/wk $100/wk less rent
Brandon
Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $100/wk less rent
Arriga
Income: $924/wk Rent: $266/wk $34/wk less rent
Yungaburra
Income: $722/wk Rent: $290/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near The Caves

The closest suburb to The Caves is Etna Creek, 7.0 km away.

Etna Creek
7.0 km away · income $956/wk · rent $200/wk
Rockyview
10.8 km away · income $1,141/wk · rent $480/wk
Glenlee (Qld)
12.8 km away · income $858/wk · rent $350/wk
Parkhurst
15.1 km away · income $981/wk · rent $360/wk
Alton Downs
18.2 km away · income $912/wk · rent $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Caves

What is the population of The Caves QLD?

The population of The Caves QLD is 680 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 15 people per km². The Caves is ranked #4,546 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in The Caves?

The median personal income in The Caves QLD is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year. The median household income is $1,926 per week. Family income is $2,160 per week. The Caves is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in The Caves?

Median rent in The Caves QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. The Caves ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in The Caves?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Caves QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Caves?

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

Is The Caves a good suburb to live in?

The Caves is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 680. The median income is $883/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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32785. All dollar figures in AUD.