Thuringowa Central, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Thuringowa Central QLD is 1,953 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Thuringowa Central is $816 per week ($42,432 per year). Median rent in Thuringowa Central is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Thuringowa Central has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Thuringowa Central has a population density of 1,032 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Thuringowa Central is England. The most common religion is No religion (38.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thuringowa Central is $1,408.

Population
1,953
Census 2021
Median income
$816/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Thuringowa Central vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Thuringowa Central is $816 a week, 9% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 538th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 38, 4 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.
MeasureThuringowa CentralTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$816/wk$747/wk +9%$766/wk
Household income$1,769/wk$1,593/wk +11%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$320/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,408/mo$1,625/mo −13%$1,733/mo
Median age3842 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.1%20.4% −2.3 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 Thuringowa Central, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Thuringowa Central Population

1,953 residents at the 2021 Census.

Thuringowa Central Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$816/wk
$42,432 per year
Ranked 3,318 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,408/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Thuringowa Central Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,769/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 18.1%

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

Median rent in Thuringowa Central against your income

About $7,666 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,449/wk
Rent share 18.1%

Thuringowa Central Schools

16
schools nearby
9
government
917
avg ICSEA score
10,718
total students
Ryan Catholic College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,019 students
1020
ICSEA
Enkindle Village School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 58 students
1018
ICSEA
Ignatius Park College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 959 students
1018
ICSEA
Holy Spirit Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 686 students
1010
ICSEA
Mary Help of Christians Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7 · 127 students
990
ICSEA
The Willows State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 876 students
956
ICSEA
Kirwan State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 698 students
927
ICSEA
Kirwan State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,922 students
919
ICSEA
Cranbrook State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 592 students
910
ICSEA
Heatley Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 715 students
862
ICSEA
Thuringowa State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 659 students
842
ICSEA
Heatley State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 423 students
838
ICSEA
Weir State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 747 students
838
ICSEA
Carinity Education - Shalom Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 237 students
688
ICSEA
Indie School, Logan - Thuringowa Central Campus Independent
Secondary

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

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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Thuringowa Central Map

Thuringowa Central, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Thuringowa Central, Queensland: 19.3129°S, 146.7284°E

Thuringowa Central Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (16)

People in Thuringowa Central

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (975) Female 50.0% (975)

Population Density

1,032
people per km²
1,953 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,951
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
1.7%
New Zealand
1.7%
Philippines
1.5%
Papua New Guinea
0.8%
Scotland
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%
Ireland
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

Tagalog
0.8%
Filipino
0.8%
Malayalam
0.6%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Cantonese
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
38.5%
Australian
37.0%
Irish
12.3%
Scottish
11.2%
Australian Aboriginal
7.3%
German
4.8%
Italian
4.1%
Filipino
2.5%
Dutch
1.3%
New Zealander
1.2%
Chinese
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
38.8%
Catholic
23.6%
Anglican
13.4%
Not stated
8.3%
Uniting Church
4.7%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Pentecostal
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

9.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.4% 666
Separated
4.8% 78
Divorced
10.2% 164
Widowed
5.5% 88
Never married
38.1% 613

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.7%
Couple: no children
25.2%
Couple: no children under 15
16.9%
One parent: children under 15
11.6%
One parent: no children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.2%
2 persons
36.1%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
14.0%
5 persons
6.4%
6+ persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Thuringowa Central

Housing Tenure

Of the 656 occupied private dwellings in Thuringowa Central at the 2021 Census, 27.9% were rented, 29.1% owned outright and 41.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
29.1% 191 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.0% 269 dwellings
Rented
27.9% 183 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 9 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.2%
2 bedrooms
4.6%
3 bedrooms
52.2%
4 bedrooms
34.3%
5 bedrooms
6.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
5.5%
$800-$999/mo
7.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
16.4%
4+ vehicles
7.6%

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

Work, income and education in Thuringowa Central

Employment

Employed full-time
41.4% 589 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 306 people
Unemployed
4.2% 60 people
Not in labour force
32.8% 467 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
21.0%
Professionals
19.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.9%
Clerical & Administrative
14.5%
Managers
9.2%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.1%
Labourers
5.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.3%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Walked only
2.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.7%
Bus
1.2%
Other
1.1%
Truck
0.8%
Bicycle
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
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
49.6%
Bachelor Degree
21.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.3%
Engineering
19.4%
Society & Culture
16.9%
Health
11.7%
Education
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Architecture & Building
5.2%
Information Technology
3.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Creative Arts
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.4%
Secondary: Government
19.9%
Secondary: Catholic
15.3%
Vocational Education
11.9%
Primary: Catholic
11.4%
Pre-school
6.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.1%

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
84.8%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
7.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
274
Arthritis
73
Asthma
65
Diabetes
54
Heart disease
52
Lung condition
48
Kidney disease
43
Cancer
26
Stroke
25
Dementia
18

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 184
Did not provide
87.5% 1,289

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.3% 211
Not a volunteer
85.7% 1,268

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.1% 16
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
7.1% 104
Never served
91.6% 1,348

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.1%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
29.9%
3 children
21.4%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
18
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
22
1981: 1990
32
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
39
2011: 2015
35
2016
7
2018
6
2019
8
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

16.0%
moved in the last year
37.9%
moved in the last 5 years
6.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,531
Moved from QLD
239
Moved: same area (SA2)
17
Moved from WA
10
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from NT
6
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5: 14 hours
28.8%
15: 29 hours
11.6%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
28.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.1%
Step family: no other children
11.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk $111/wk less rent
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Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk $110/wk less rent
Tully
Income: $727/wk Rent: $250/wk $70/wk less rent
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Income: $699/wk Rent: $260/wk $60/wk less rent
Bungalow
Income: $710/wk Rent: $270/wk $50/wk less rent
Silkstone
Income: $705/wk Rent: $305/wk $15/wk less rent
Helidon
Income: $690/wk Rent: $313/wk $7/wk less rent

Suburbs near Thuringowa Central

The closest suburb to Thuringowa Central is Kirwan, 1.1 km away.

Kirwan
1.1 km away · income $809/wk · rent $325/wk
Condon
2.3 km away · income $670/wk · rent $310/wk
Douglas (Townsville - Qld)
2.4 km away · income $771/wk · rent $360/wk
Cranbrook (Qld)
2.5 km away · income $703/wk · rent $293/wk
Heatley
3.5 km away · income $662/wk · rent $280/wk
Mount Louisa
4.0 km away · income $945/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thuringowa Central

What is the population of Thuringowa Central QLD?

The population of Thuringowa Central QLD is 1,953 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,032 people per km². Thuringowa Central is ranked #3,063 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Thuringowa Central?

The median personal income in Thuringowa Central QLD is $816 per week, or $42,432 per year. The median household income is $1,769 per week. Family income is $1,951 per week. Thuringowa Central is ranked #3,318 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Thuringowa Central?

Median rent in Thuringowa Central QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Thuringowa Central ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Thuringowa Central?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thuringowa Central QLD is $1,408. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Thuringowa Central?

The median age in Thuringowa Central QLD is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Thuringowa Central a good suburb to live in?

Thuringowa Central is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,953. The median income is $816/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 32822. All dollar figures in AUD.