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Lower Mount Walker QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lower Mount Walker, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lower Mount Walker QLD is 192 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Mount Walker is $793 per week ($41,236 per year). Median rent in Lower Mount Walker is $210 per week ($910 per month). Lower Mount Walker has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Mount Walker has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Mount Walker is $1,647.

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Lower Mount Walker Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lower Mount Walker Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$793/wk

$41,236 per year

#3695 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,647/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lower Mount Walker Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (96) Female 49.5% (94)

Population Density

3.3

people per km²

192 people · 58.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,718

Family income/wk

Lower Mount Walker 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 & Locality (SAL)

Lower Mount Walker Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.9% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.1% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lower Mount Walker Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Religion

Catholic

27.1%

Anglican

20.7%

Not stated

18.1%

No Religion

14.4%

Christian (other)

5.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.9%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Othr Protestnt

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Employment

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Employed full-time

44.9% 61 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 28 people

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Not in labour force

34.6% 47 people

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

Lower Mount Walker Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.3%

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

Lower Mount Walker Occupation

Professionals

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

Labourers

8.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Sales Workers

8.9%

Managers

6.7%

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

Lower Mount Walker Field of Study

Engineering

34.8%

Architecture & Building

15.2%

Health

10.9%

Management & Commerce

8.7%

Agriculture & Environment

8.7%

Education

8.7%

Society & Culture

6.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

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

Lower Mount Walker Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 91

↔️

Separated

1.8% 3

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Divorced

13.9% 23

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Widowed

4.2% 7

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Never married

24.8% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Ancestry

Australian

39.7%

English

28.7%

Irish

10.5%

Scottish

8.1%

Other

5.7%

German

2.9%

Dutch

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

Polish

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Mount Walker School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.4%

Primary — Catholic

21.7%

Secondary — Government

21.7%

Secondary — Catholic

13.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.9% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.1% 317

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

Lower Mount Walker Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.9% 25

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

20.8%

$800-$999/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Mount Walker How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.4%

Did not go to work

10.3%

Walked only

5.9%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

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

Lower Mount Walker Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.7%

2 vehicles

25.8%

3 vehicles

32.3%

4+ vehicles

24.2%

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

Lower Mount Walker Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.9%

3 bedrooms

47.3%

4 bedrooms

25.5%

5 bedrooms

16.4%

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

Lower Mount Walker Population Mobility

8.4%

moved in the last year

26.7%

moved in the last 5 years

55.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

318

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

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

Lower Mount Walker Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

12.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.4%

Couple — children under 15

26.3%

Couple — no children under 15

18.8%

One parent — children under 15

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 3

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Never served

97.8% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 20

—

Did not provide

85.6% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Children Ever Born

No children

35.1%

2 children

43.2%

3 children

21.6%

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

Lower Mount Walker When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Lower Mount Walker Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.9%

5–14 hours

23.1%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Lower Mount Walker Household Size

1 person

18.0%

2 persons

50.8%

3 persons

6.6%

4 persons

18.0%

5 persons

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Where Residents Moved From

Same address

142

Moved from QLD

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

Lower Mount Walker Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Mount Walker Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,916/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.0%

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

If you earn X in Lower Mount Walker

Your weekly income

≈ $8,303/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $1,706/wk

Rent share 11.0%

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Lower Mount Walker vs State & National Average

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Pop: 96 Income: $464/wk Rent: $278/wk

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Pop: 96 Income: $706/wk Rent: $750/wk

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Pop: 96 Income: $664/wk Rent: $228/wk

Oaky Creek

Pop: 96 Income: $695/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 96 Income: $495/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 97 Income: $637/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Mount Walker

What is the population of Lower Mount Walker QLD?

The population of Lower Mount Walker QLD is 192 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².Lower Mount Walker is ranked #7,064 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lower Mount Walker?

The median personal income in Lower Mount Walker QLD is $793 per week, or $41,236 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $1,718 per week.Lower Mount Walker is ranked #3,695 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lower Mount Walker?

Median rent in Lower Mount Walker QLD is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 11.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Mount Walker ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Mount Walker?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Mount Walker QLD is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Mount Walker?

The median age in Lower Mount Walker QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Mount Walker a good suburb to live in?

Lower Mount Walker is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 192.The median income is $793/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.0% 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: 31693. All dollar figures in AUD.