Earlville (Qld)

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Based on statistical analyses of ABS updates and recent postal addresses confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Earlville has an estimated residency of 4,455 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 255 people (6.1%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 4,200 people. This adjustment is based on a resident figure of 4,438 estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 69 validated new addresses established after the Census. The resulting population density is 1,262 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across locations analyzed by Districts. The suburb's post-Census expansion of 6.1% is within 0.8 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (6.9%), showing a steady growth trajectory. Recent population increases were largely underpinned by arrivals from other states, representing approximately 39.0% of the overall gains, though overseas arrivals and natural expansion also contributed positively.

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The workforce within the suburb of Earlville is characterised by a strong presence of essential services employees, with an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to Districts aggregated data. As of March 2026, working residents number 2,130, while the local jobless rate sits 1.5% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Participation in the labour market is lower than typical benchmarks, sitting at 60.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate a low work-from-home rate of 11.2%, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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Aggregated ATO data from Districts for financial year 2023 indicates household earnings in the suburb of Earlville fall below national benchmarks. Taxpayer records reveal a median income of $45,578 and an average income of $54,655, which compares to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $50,756 for the median and $60,864 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, individual earnings sit at the 28th percentile ($700 weekly) and household earnings are at the 11th percentile. The local income distribution is dominated by the $400 - 799 bracket which accounts for 25.6% of residents ( people), in contrast to the metropolitan area where the - range is largest at . Mortgage and rent costs present a significant burden, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks at the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in the suburb of Earlville consisted of 60.2% standalone houses and 39.8% alternative structures such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is distinct from Regional Qld, which consists of 76.4% standalone houses and 23.6% alternative structures. Homeownership rates match Regional Qld at 31.8%, while the remaining properties are either being purchased under a mortgage (30.6%) or rented (37.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Regional Qld average at $1,500, and the median weekly rent was $290, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Earlville are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are below the national average of $375.

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Families make up 58.6% of all households, comprising couples with children at 20.1%, couples without children at 24.5%, and single parent households at 12.3%. Non-family households account for 41.4%, consisting of single-person households at 37.4% and group households at 3.6%. The median household occupancy is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment levels in the suburb of Earlville are lower than regional trends, with 20.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights opportunities for local training and skill acquisition. Bachelor degrees represent the most common tertiary qualification at 15.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (28.6%).

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Public transport options include 8 active stops in the suburb of Earlville, providing bus connections. These stops service 9 individual routes, which support 927 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is moderate, with dwellings situated an average of 414 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential layout, most residents travel outside the suburb to work, with private cars representing the primary mode of transport at 90%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 cars per household, below the regional average. A low proportion of residents (11.2%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic circumstances.

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Health assessments by Districts indicate the suburb of Earlville faces clear challenges in relation to mortality rates and chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 49% of the population (~2,176 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Earlville displays higher than average multicultural representation, with 24.0% of the population born outside Australia and 16.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 55.3% of the community. The most notable religious variance is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% in Regional Qld.

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The median age in the suburb of Earlville is 44 years, slightly higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and older than the national median of 38 years. Residents aged 75 - 84 make up a significant portion of the population (10.1%), while the 55 - 64 age bracket is smaller (10.8%) than the regional average. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.9% to 10.1%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 13.6% to 12.1%. Forecasts for 2041 indicate demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 23% by adding residents to reach a total of while declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.

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Earlville currently has an estimated 245 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 151 children aged 0-2 and 101 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 22% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 290 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 409. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.