White Rock, QLD: suburb profile

The population of White Rock QLD is 4,918 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in White Rock is $694 per week ($36,088 per year). Median rent in White Rock is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). White Rock has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. White Rock has a population density of 516 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in White Rock is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (39.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in White Rock is $1,343.

Population
4,918
Census 2021
Median income
$694/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$340/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

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

White Rock vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in White Rock is $694 a week, 7% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 954th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $20 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.4% 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.
MeasureWhite RockTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$694/wk$747/wk −7%$766/wk
Household income$1,396/wk$1,593/wk −12%$1,637/wk
Rent$340/wk$320/wk +6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,343/mo$1,625/mo −17%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.4%20.4% +3.9 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 White Rock, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

White Rock Population

4,918 residents at the 2021 Census.

White Rock Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$694/wk
$36,088 per year
Ranked 5,604 of 14,663
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
Ranked 3,592 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,343/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

White Rock Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,396/wk
Median rent $340/wk
Rent to income 24.4%

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

Median rent in White Rock against your income

About $6,049 a month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,056/wk
Rent share 24.4%

White Rock Schools

8
schools nearby
4
government
952
avg ICSEA score
4,942
total students
Trinity Anglican School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,204 students
1103
ICSEA
St Gerard Majella Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 399 students
1035
ICSEA
St Mary's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 949 students
1023
ICSEA
St Therese's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 541 students
991
ICSEA
Cairns State Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 130 students
913
ICSEA
Woree State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 530 students
860
ICSEA
Woree State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 750 students
854
ICSEA
White Rock State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 439 students
837
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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White Rock Map

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White Rock, Queensland: 16.9778°S, 145.7589°E

White Rock Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (8)

People in White Rock

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (2,317) Female 52.9% (2,602)

Population Density

516
people per km²
4,918 people · 9.5 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,588
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
3.1%
England
2.6%
Papua New Guinea
1.8%
Philippines
1.7%
Japan
0.8%
Germany
0.8%
Thailand
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

Australian Indigenous Languages
1.7%
Japanese
1.2%
Filipino
0.6%
Italian
0.5%
Tagalog
0.4%
Cantonese
0.4%
German
0.4%

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

Ancestry

Australian
30.7%
English
29.8%
Australian Aboriginal
13.6%
Scottish
8.2%
Irish
8.1%
German
5.0%
Italian
4.7%
Filipino
2.5%
Chinese
1.7%
New Zealander
1.6%
Dutch
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
39.4%
Catholic
18.5%
Not stated
12.2%
Anglican
11.3%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Pentecostal
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

18.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
34.5% 1,325
Separated
4.0% 154
Divorced
10.0% 385
Widowed
6.7% 258
Never married
44.7% 1,715

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.9%
Couple: no children
25.9%
One parent: children under 15
17.1%
Couple: no children under 15
9.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.0%
2 persons
33.5%
3 persons
15.3%
4 persons
13.3%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in White Rock

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,678 occupied private dwellings in White Rock at the 2021 Census, 35.9% were rented, 23.1% owned outright and 35.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.7% 62 dwellings
Owned outright
23.1% 387 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.4% 594 dwellings
Rented
35.9% 602 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 35 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.5%
2 bedrooms
15.9%
3 bedrooms
52.8%
4 bedrooms
25.1%
5 bedrooms
3.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
5.9%
$800-$999/mo
7.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
14.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.3%
1 vehicle
37.9%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3 vehicles
11.4%
4+ vehicles
5.8%

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

Work, income and education in White Rock

Employment

Employed full-time
35.3% 1,166 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 709 people
Unemployed
5.1% 167 people
Not in labour force
38.1% 1,257 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
20.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Community & Personal Service
18.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%
Managers
9.5%
Labourers
7.8%
Sales Workers
6.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.2%
Did not go to work
19.6%
Car (passenger)
6.6%
Bus
1.6%
Truck
1.2%
Other
1.0%
Walked only
0.7%
Bicycle
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.2%

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
52.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.7%
Bachelor Degree
18.3%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.5%
Engineering
18.6%
Society & Culture
15.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.8%
Health
10.5%
Education
10.0%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%
Information Technology
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.0%
Secondary: Government
25.1%
Primary: Catholic
10.9%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Pre-school
7.8%
Secondary: Catholic
7.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%

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
82.1%
Has need for assistance
7.6%
Need for assistance not stated
10.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
405
Arthritis
154
Asthma
144
Diabetes
139
Heart disease
111
Lung condition
105
Stroke
56
Kidney disease
54
Cancer
52
Dementia
32

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 431
Did not provide
87.3% 2,962

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.9% 408
Not a volunteer
88.1% 3,009

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 15
Previously served
3.7% 128
Never served
95.7% 3,290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.0%
1 child
14.5%
2 children
26.6%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
7.9%
5+ children
3.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951: 1960
52
1961: 1970
71
1971: 1980
64
1981: 1990
119
1991: 2000
123
2001: 2010
209
2011: 2015
99
2016
21
2017
19
2018
13
2019
20
2020
4
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

16.8%
moved in the last year
43.9%
moved in the last 5 years
7.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,630
Moved from QLD
534
Moved: same area (SA2)
107
Moved from VIC
26
Moved from overseas
20
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from SA
13
Moved from WA
5
Moved from NT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5: 14 hours
26.6%
15: 29 hours
10.5%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
33.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.5%
Step family: no other children
13.9%
Blended family: no other children
7.7%
Intact family: other children present
2.2%
Other couple: children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $744/wk Rent: $300/wk $40/wk less rent
Boyne Island
Income: $829/wk Rent: $310/wk $30/wk less rent

Suburbs near White Rock

The closest suburb to White Rock is Woree, 2.1 km away.

Woree
2.1 km away · income $679/wk · rent $280/wk
Mount Sheridan (Qld)
3.3 km away · income $857/wk · rent $390/wk
Bayview Heights
3.9 km away · income $895/wk · rent $390/wk
Earlville
4.5 km away · income $700/wk · rent $290/wk
Edmonton
4.5 km away · income $795/wk · rent $350/wk
Bungalow
4.6 km away · income $710/wk · rent $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About White Rock

What is the population of White Rock QLD?

The population of White Rock QLD is 4,918 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 516 people per km². White Rock is ranked #1,597 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in White Rock?

The median personal income in White Rock QLD is $694 per week, or $36,088 per year. The median household income is $1,396 per week. Family income is $1,588 per week. White Rock is ranked #5,604 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in White Rock?

Median rent in White Rock QLD is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. White Rock ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in White Rock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in White Rock QLD is $1,343. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in White Rock?

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

Is White Rock a good suburb to live in?

White Rock is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,918. The median income is $694/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% 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: 33062. All dollar figures in AUD.