Urraween, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Urraween QLD is 7,951 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Urraween is $539 per week ($28,028 per year). Median rent in Urraween is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Urraween has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Urraween has a population density of 1,066 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Urraween is England. The most common religion is No religion (38.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Urraween is $1,500.

Population
7,951
Census 2021
Median income
$539/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
55years
Census 2021

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

Urraween vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Urraween is $539 a week, 28% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,338th 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 35.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 55, 13 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.
MeasureUrraweenTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$539/wk$747/wk −28%$766/wk
Household income$1,063/wk$1,593/wk −33%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$320/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,625/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age5542 +13 yrs42
Rent share of household income35.7%20.4% +15.3 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 Urraween, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Urraween Population

7,951 residents at the 2021 Census.

Urraween Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$539/wk
$28,028 per year
Ranked 7,844 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
55years
17 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Urraween Rent Prices & Affordability

36% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,063/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 35.7%

Rent is more than 35% of household income, a level often described as housing stress.

Median rent in Urraween against your income

About $4,606 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $683/wk
Rent share 35.7%

Urraween Schools

8
schools nearby
4
government
970
avg ICSEA score
6,105
total students
St James Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 754 students
1038
ICSEA
Xavier Catholic College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,322 students
1021
ICSEA
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 631 students
1010
ICSEA
Kawungan State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 877 students
976
ICSEA
Yarrilee State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 732 students
965
ICSEA
Hervey Bay State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,280 students
963
ICSEA
Pialba State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 367 students
901
ICSEA
Carinity Education - Glendyne Independent
Combined · 6-12 · 142 students
882
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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Urraween, Queensland: 25.2986°S, 152.8203°E

Urraween Schools (8)

People in Urraween

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (3,691) Female 53.5% (4,255)

Population Density

1,066
people per km²
7,951 people · 7.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,269
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
7.2%
New Zealand
3.0%
India
1.2%
Germany
1.1%
Philippines
1.0%
Scotland
0.9%
South Africa
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
0.9%
German
0.8%
Mandarin
0.7%
Arabic
0.5%
Nepali
0.5%
Filipino
0.3%
Korean
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
44.5%
Australian
34.8%
Scottish
10.4%
Irish
9.4%
German
7.2%
Australian Aboriginal
3.5%
Dutch
1.9%
Italian
1.6%
Chinese
1.5%
Indian
1.5%
Filipino
1.3%

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
38.0%
Anglican
17.2%
Catholic
16.0%
Not stated
6.6%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Baptist
2.5%
Christian (other)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.4% 3,478
Separated
3.5% 236
Divorced
9.8% 665
Widowed
11.3% 768
Never married
24.0% 1,621

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
43.5%
Couple: children under 15
30.6%
One parent: children under 15
10.5%
Couple: no children under 15
9.5%
One parent: no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.0%
2 persons
44.5%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
9.9%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Urraween

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,197 occupied private dwellings in Urraween at the 2021 Census, 20.8% were rented, 48.8% owned outright and 21.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.4% 204 dwellings
Owned outright
48.8% 1,559 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
21.8% 697 dwellings
Rented
20.8% 665 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 69 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
16.4%
3 bedrooms
34.5%
4 bedrooms
44.3%
5 bedrooms
3.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
3.1%
$450-$599/mo
3.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
6.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.4%
1 vehicle
47.3%
2 vehicles
33.1%
3 vehicles
8.9%
4+ vehicles
4.4%

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

Work, income and education in Urraween

Employment

Employed full-time
21.5% 1,343 people
Employed part-time
15.5% 970 people
Unemployed
2.8% 172 people
Not in labour force
60.2% 3,764 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.4%
Community & Personal Service
20.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.1%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Managers
9.0%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.8%
$4,000+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
9.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.0%
Did not go to work
10.8%
Car (passenger)
7.4%
Walked only
2.3%
Truck
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Bicycle
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bus
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%

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
46.4%
Bachelor Degree
22.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.5%
Postgraduate Degree
6.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Health
26.1%
Management & Commerce
16.3%
Society & Culture
14.2%
Education
11.9%
Engineering
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Architecture & Building
4.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.6%
Creative Arts
2.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.4%
Secondary: Government
17.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.8%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.4%
Pre-school
10.2%
Primary: Catholic
8.2%
Secondary: Catholic
5.9%

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
82.6%
Has need for assistance
12.3%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
940
Arthritis
579
Lung condition
448
Heart disease
384
Diabetes
313
Asthma
303
Cancer
258
Stroke
183
Kidney disease
156
Dementia
64

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 920
Did not provide
85.6% 5,474

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.7% 817
Not a volunteer
87.3% 5,599

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 8
Previously served
6.4% 411
Never served
93.4% 5,960

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.9%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
32.8%
3 children
18.3%
4 children
7.7%
5+ children
2.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
45
1951: 1960
161
1961: 1970
320
1971: 1980
206
1981: 1990
222
1991: 2000
151
2001: 2010
296
2011: 2015
162
2016
38
2017
27
2018
37
2019
39
2020
30
2021
14

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

Population Mobility

18.2%
moved in the last year
50.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,129
Moved from QLD
781
Moved: same area (SA2)
281
Moved from NSW
76
Moved from VIC
61
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from NT
17
Moved from SA
11
Moved from TAS
10
Moved from WA
6
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5: 14 hours
26.3%
15: 29 hours
13.5%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
31.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.0%
Step family: no other children
14.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $501/wk Rent: $260/wk $120/wk less rent
Julatten
Income: $559/wk Rent: $275/wk $105/wk less rent

Suburbs near Urraween

The closest suburb to Urraween is Pialba, 2.3 km away.

Pialba
2.3 km away · income $529/wk · rent $310/wk
Nikenbah
2.6 km away · income $740/wk · rent $390/wk
Kawungan
2.9 km away · income $550/wk · rent $340/wk
Eli Waters
3.1 km away · income $533/wk · rent $370/wk
Scarness
3.5 km away · income $546/wk · rent $300/wk
Dundowran
4.5 km away · income $612/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Urraween

What is the population of Urraween QLD?

The population of Urraween QLD is 7,951 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,066 people per km². Urraween is ranked #890 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Urraween?

The median personal income in Urraween QLD is $539 per week, or $28,028 per year. The median household income is $1,063 per week. Family income is $1,269 per week. Urraween is ranked #7,844 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Urraween?

Median rent in Urraween QLD is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 35.7% of household income, which is considered stressed. Urraween ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Urraween?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Urraween 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 Urraween?

The median age in Urraween QLD is 55 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Urraween a good suburb to live in?

Urraween is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,951. The median income is $539/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.7% 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: 32923. All dollar figures in AUD.