Willow Vale, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Willow Vale QLD is 2,279 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Willow Vale is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Willow Vale is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Willow Vale has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Willow Vale has a population density of 107 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Willow Vale is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (48.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willow Vale is $2,000.

Population
2,279
Census 2021
Median income
$860/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$430/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

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

Willow Vale vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Willow Vale is $860 a week, 15% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 426th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $110 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 32, 10 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.
MeasureWillow ValeTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$860/wk$747/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$2,134/wk$1,593/wk +34%$1,637/wk
Rent$430/wk$320/wk +34%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age3242 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.1%20.4% −0.3 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 Willow Vale, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Willow Vale Population

2,279 residents at the 2021 Census.

Willow Vale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$860/wk
$44,720 per year
Ranked 2,627 of 14,663
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
Ranked 1,360 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Willow Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,134/wk
Median rent $430/wk
Rent to income 20.1%

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

Median rent in Willow Vale against your income

About $9,247 a month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $1,704/wk
Rent share 20.1%

Willow Vale Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
993
avg ICSEA score
792
total students
Pimpama State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 792 students
993
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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Willow Vale Map

Willow Vale, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Willow Vale, Queensland: 27.8455°S, 153.2613°E

Willow Vale Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Willow Vale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (1,081) Female 52.5% (1,197)

Population Density

107
people per km²
2,279 people · 21.3 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,171
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
7.2%
England
5.4%
South Africa
2.8%
Canada
0.8%
Philippines
0.7%
South Korea
0.7%
India
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

Afrikaans
1.4%
Korean
0.6%
Russian
0.6%
Cantonese
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Portuguese
0.5%
Polish
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
42.9%
Australian
37.5%
Scottish
10.0%
Irish
9.7%
German
5.2%
Australian Aboriginal
3.3%
Italian
3.2%
Maori
2.3%
South African
2.0%
Dutch
1.8%
New Zealander
1.8%

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
48.2%
Catholic
15.1%
Anglican
11.6%
Not stated
6.7%
Christian (other)
4.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Pentecostal
1.3%

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
47.8% 835
Separated
2.8% 49
Divorced
8.2% 144
Widowed
2.1% 36
Never married
39.1% 684

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.1%
Couple: no children
20.9%
Couple: no children under 15
19.5%
One parent: children under 15
8.3%
One parent: no children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
9.9%
2 persons
27.1%
3 persons
23.0%
4 persons
23.6%
5 persons
10.9%
6+ persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Willow Vale

Housing Tenure

Of the 697 occupied private dwellings in Willow Vale at the 2021 Census, 39.3% were rented, 15.6% owned outright and 42.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
15.6% 109 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.3% 295 dwellings
Rented
39.3% 274 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 5 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.2%
2 bedrooms
5.4%
3 bedrooms
19.1%
4 bedrooms
53.7%
5 bedrooms
12.1%
6+ bedrooms
7.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
1.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
18.4%
2 vehicles
43.9%
3 vehicles
19.2%
4+ vehicles
17.6%

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

Work, income and education in Willow Vale

Employment

Employed full-time
43.8% 681 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 389 people
Unemployed
4.2% 66 people
Not in labour force
27.0% 420 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.6%
Managers
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Sales Workers
7.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%
Labourers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
0.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
4.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.2%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.5%
Did not go to work
11.6%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Walked only
2.1%
Truck
1.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Bus
0.4%
Train
0.3%
Other
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

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
41.3%
Bachelor Degree
24.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.7%
Postgraduate Degree
6.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.6%
Engineering
16.8%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Health
10.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.2%
Education
8.1%
Architecture & Building
7.7%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Information Technology
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
15.2%
Secondary: Government
14.8%
Pre-school
12.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.2%
Vocational Education
10.4%
Secondary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Catholic
2.5%

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
90.7%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
4.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
224
Asthma
92
Arthritis
58
Heart disease
37
Diabetes
33
Lung condition
32
Cancer
29
Kidney disease
19
Stroke
19

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.0% 184
Did not provide
89.0% 1,483

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.9% 249
Not a volunteer
85.1% 1,425

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
2.0% 34
Never served
97.8% 1,646

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.3%
1 child
14.0%
2 children
29.8%
3 children
17.8%
4 children
5.7%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
29
1971: 1980
44
1981: 1990
54
1991: 2000
79
2001: 2010
192
2011: 2015
99
2016
10
2017
9
2018
13
2019
9
2020
10

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

Population Mobility

19.2%
moved in the last year
51.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,750
Moved from QLD
312
Moved: same area (SA2)
24
Moved from NSW
22
Moved from overseas
20
Moved from VIC
13
Moved from SA
5
Moved from WA
3
Moved from TAS
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
21.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.8%
Step family: no other children
8.7%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $924/wk Rent: $266/wk $164/wk less rent

Suburbs near Willow Vale

The closest suburb to Willow Vale is Upper Coomera, 4.2 km away.

Upper Coomera
4.2 km away · income $821/wk · rent $450/wk
Wongawallan
5.5 km away · income $879/wk · rent $420/wk
Ormeau Hills
5.6 km away · income $988/wk · rent $450/wk
Pimpama
6.9 km away · income $856/wk · rent $440/wk
Oxenford
7.5 km away · income $808/wk · rent $435/wk
Ormeau
7.9 km away · income $863/wk · rent $445/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willow Vale

What is the population of Willow Vale QLD?

The population of Willow Vale QLD is 2,279 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 107 people per km². Willow Vale is ranked #2,842 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Willow Vale?

The median personal income in Willow Vale QLD is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year. The median household income is $2,134 per week. Family income is $2,171 per week. Willow Vale is ranked #2,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Willow Vale?

Median rent in Willow Vale QLD is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Willow Vale ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Willow Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willow Vale QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Willow Vale?

The median age in Willow Vale QLD is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Willow Vale a good suburb to live in?

Willow Vale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,279. The median income is $860/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% 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: 33078. All dollar figures in AUD.