Zillmere, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Zillmere QLD is 9,323 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Zillmere is $788 per week ($40,976 per year). Median rent in Zillmere is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Zillmere has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Zillmere has a population density of 2,549 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Zillmere is India. The most common religion is No religion (37.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Zillmere is $1,677.

Population
9,323
Census 2021
Median income
$788/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

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

Zillmere vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Zillmere is $788 a week, 5% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 625th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 34, 8 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.
MeasureZillmereTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$788/wk$747/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,426/wk$1,593/wk −10%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,677/mo$1,625/mo +3%$1,733/mo
Median age3442 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.5%20.4% +4.1 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 Zillmere, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Zillmere Population

9,323 residents at the 2021 Census.

Zillmere Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$788/wk
$40,976 per year
Ranked 3,780 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,677/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Zillmere Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,426/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 24.5%

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

Median rent in Zillmere against your income

About $6,179 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,076/wk
Rent share 24.5%

Zillmere Schools

21
schools nearby
13
government
1038
avg ICSEA score
11,523
total students
St Joseph's Nudgee College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,730 students
1115
ICSEA
Aspley State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 690 students
1107
ICSEA
St Dympna's Parish School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 647 students
1105
ICSEA
Virginia State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 469 students
1092
ICSEA
St Kevin's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students
1086
ICSEA
Holy Spirit College Catholic
Secondary · 7-10 · 455 students
1077
ICSEA
St Flannan's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 419 students
1077
ICSEA
Craigslea State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 599 students
1070
ICSEA
Craigslea State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,236 students
1070
ICSEA
Aspley East State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 849 students
1063
ICSEA
Geebung State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 391 students
1030
ICSEA
Geebung Special School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 150 students
1029
ICSEA
Aspley Special School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 142 students
1014
ICSEA
Sandgate District State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 993 students
1010
ICSEA
Boondall State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 621 students
1009
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Zillmere, with a map

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People in Zillmere

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (4,567) Female 51.0% (4,759)

Population Density

2,549
people per km²
9,323 people · 3.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,756
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

India
6.5%
New Zealand
3.9%
Philippines
2.2%
England
2.2%
Nepal
1.4%
Papua New Guinea
1.0%
China
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

Punjabi
4.8%
Nepali
1.7%
Tagalog
1.2%
Hindi
1.2%
Arabic
0.7%
Spanish
0.7%
Filipino
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
32.4%
Australian
29.1%
Irish
10.3%
Scottish
8.9%
Indian
5.1%
German
4.9%
Australian Aboriginal
4.7%
Italian
3.3%
Filipino
3.0%
Chinese
2.1%
Maori
1.5%

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
37.7%
Catholic
19.6%
Not stated
8.8%
Anglican
7.4%
Other religions
5.1%
Hinduism
4.7%
Sikhism
4.5%
Uniting Church
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
34.9% 2,699
Separated
3.9% 304
Divorced
10.9% 841
Widowed
4.6% 359
Never married
45.7% 3,535

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.3%
Couple: no children
28.6%
One parent: children under 15
13.1%
Couple: no children under 15
9.6%
One parent: no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.4%
2 persons
34.1%
3 persons
15.6%
4 persons
11.0%
5 persons
4.0%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Zillmere

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,874 occupied private dwellings in Zillmere at the 2021 Census, 53.0% were rented, 18.2% owned outright and 26.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 31 dwellings
Owned outright
18.2% 704 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.4% 1,023 dwellings
Rented
53.0% 2,053 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 65 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
77.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
15.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.6%
2 bedrooms
34.8%
3 bedrooms
46.0%
4 bedrooms
11.2%
5 bedrooms
1.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
0.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.1%
1 vehicle
47.9%
2 vehicles
30.1%
3 vehicles
7.5%
4+ vehicles
3.3%

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

Work, income and education in Zillmere

Employment

Employed full-time
40.3% 2,711 people
Employed part-time
20.2% 1,363 people
Unemployed
5.0% 336 people
Not in labour force
34.5% 2,324 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.6%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.2%
Community & Personal Service
14.0%
Managers
9.9%
Labourers
9.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.3%
Sales Workers
5.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.8%
Did not go to work
12.9%
Train
6.9%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Bus
3.8%
Walked only
1.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Truck
0.8%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

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
34.3%
Bachelor Degree
30.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Postgraduate Degree
9.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.4%
Society & Culture
14.3%
Engineering
14.2%
Health
12.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Education
6.9%
Information Technology
6.2%
Architecture & Building
5.7%
Creative Arts
5.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.3%
Secondary: Government
22.7%
Vocational Education
20.5%
Pre-school
10.2%
Primary: Catholic
8.8%
Secondary: Catholic
4.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.6%
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
86.3%
Has need for assistance
6.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,129
Asthma
370
Diabetes
257
Arthritis
242
Lung condition
224
Heart disease
210
Kidney disease
107
Stroke
106
Cancer
101
Dementia
26

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 833
Did not provide
88.3% 6,276

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.9% 777
Not a volunteer
89.1% 6,356

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 24
Previously served
2.9% 207
Never served
96.7% 6,948

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
43.9%
1 child
17.7%
2 children
19.6%
3 children
11.7%
4 children
5.0%
5+ children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
20
1951: 1960
52
1961: 1970
102
1971: 1980
134
1981: 1990
254
1991: 2000
226
2001: 2010
626
2011: 2015
524
2016
99
2017
157
2018
180
2019
206
2020
51
2021
7

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

Population Mobility

19.9%
moved in the last year
52.4%
moved in the last 5 years
6.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,828
Moved from QLD
1,266
Moved: same area (SA2)
184
Moved from overseas
69
Moved from NSW
56
Moved from VIC
31
Moved from WA
12
Moved from NT
12
Moved from ACT
10
Moved from TAS
9
Moved from SA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5: 14 hours
29.4%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
31.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.6%
Step family: no other children
9.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.7%
Step family: other children present
0.5%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Zillmere

The closest suburb to Zillmere is Geebung, 1.7 km away.

Geebung
1.7 km away · income $960/wk · rent $415/wk
Taigum
2.0 km away · income $713/wk · rent $395/wk
Fitzgibbon
2.1 km away · income $885/wk · rent $385/wk
Aspley
2.2 km away · income $846/wk · rent $415/wk
Carseldine
2.6 km away · income $856/wk · rent $435/wk
Chermside
3.0 km away · income $844/wk · rent $370/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Zillmere

What is the population of Zillmere QLD?

The population of Zillmere QLD is 9,323 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,549 people per km². Zillmere is ranked #719 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Zillmere?

The median personal income in Zillmere QLD is $788 per week, or $40,976 per year. The median household income is $1,426 per week. Family income is $1,756 per week. Zillmere is ranked #3,780 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Zillmere?

Median rent in Zillmere QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Zillmere ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Zillmere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Zillmere QLD is $1,677. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Zillmere?

The median age in Zillmere QLD is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Zillmere a good suburb to live in?

Zillmere is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,323. The median income is $788/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33232. All dollar figures in AUD.