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Cape York
QLDCape York is a growing suburb in QLD with 8,515 residents.
- SA2 code
- 315011396
- State
- QLD
Population
8,515
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+6.8%
3yr: +5.4% · 10yr: +12.3%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$130/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,063/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Cape York (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +5.4%5yr: +6.8%10yr: +12.3%Total: +30.1%
Population grew from 6,545 to 8,515 over 24 years, averaging 1.1% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 25.3%Almost entirely detached houses (92.3%), rental-heavy (58.3% renting).
Dwelling mix
Houses 92%
1,988 houses122 townhouses43 apartments
Tenure
Owned 28%
Renting 58%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
289 (13.6%)
2 bed
583 (27.4%)
3 bed
807 (37.9%)
4 bed
375 (17.6%)
5 bed
52 (2.4%)
6+ bed
21 (1.0%)