Suburbs Macalister

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Macalister QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Macalister QLD is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Macalister is $881 per week ($45,812 per year). Median rent in Macalister is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Macalister has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Macalister has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (22% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot.

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📍 Macalister, Queensland — 27.0351°S, 151.0699°E

Macalister Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Macalister Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$881/wk
$45,812 per year
#2365 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Macalister Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (87) Female 45.3% (72)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
156 people · 325.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Macalister 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Macalister Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
56.5% 13 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
43.5% 10 dwellings

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

Macalister Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Macalister Religion

Anglican
21.9%
Catholic
20.5%
No Religion
13.9%
Lutheran
11.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.9%
Not stated
8.6%
Uniting Church
7.9%
Christian (other)
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Macalister Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Macalister Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Macalister Employment

💼
Employed full-time
52.3% 57 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.5% 18 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.6% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
26.6% 29 people

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

Macalister Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.6%
Bachelor Degree
32.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.1%
Certificate I/II
7.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.7%

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

Macalister Occupation

Managers
32.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
20.4%
Community & Personal Service
16.3%
Clerical & Administrative
8.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.2%
Labourers
8.2%
Sales Workers
6.1%

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

Macalister Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
38.1%
Engineering
19.0%
Education
14.3%
Management & Commerce
11.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.5%
Architecture & Building
7.1%

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

Macalister Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Macalister Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
18.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$4,000+/wk
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Macalister Marital Status

💍
Married
50.8% 64
↔️
Separated
3.2% 4
📋
Divorced
4.0% 5
🕊️
Widowed
7.9% 10
👤
Never married
34.1% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Macalister Ancestry

Australian
31.6%
English
31.6%
German
12.8%
Filipino
5.9%
Irish
5.3%
South African
3.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.7%
Greek
2.1%
Scottish
2.1%
Other
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Macalister School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
33.3%
Vocational Education
22.2%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
18.5%
Primary — Catholic
14.8%
Primary — Government
11.1%

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

Macalister Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.3% 9
✅
No need for assistance
96.7% 262

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

Macalister Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.6% 26
—
Not a volunteer
77.4% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Macalister Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Macalister How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Macalister Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.8%
2 vehicles
31.3%
3 vehicles
20.8%
4+ vehicles
29.2%

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

Macalister Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
45.7%
4 bedrooms
41.3%
5 bedrooms
13.0%

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

Macalister Population Mobility

22.4%
moved in the last year
30.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Macalister Indigenous Population

2.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
270
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Macalister Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
10
Mental health
10
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
4

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

Macalister Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,500+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Macalister Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
28.2%
Couple — no children
24.5%
One parent — children under 15
7.3%
One parent — no children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Macalister Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
16.5% 19
—
Did not provide
83.5% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Macalister Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
2 children
39.3%
3 children
21.4%
4 children
10.7%

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

Macalister When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
5
2001–2010
4
2011–2015
10

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

Macalister Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5–14 hours
24.8%
15–29 hours
8.8%
30+ hours
19.2%
Did not do domestic work
24.0%

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

Macalister Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
26.9%
4 persons
13.5%
6+ persons
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Macalister Where Residents Moved From

Same address
114
Moved from QLD
15
Moved from NSW
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Macalister Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Macalister Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,458/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Macalister

≈ $6,318/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,208/wk
Rent share 17.1%

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Macalister vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Coral Sea
Pop: 78 Income: $933/wk Rent: $130/wk
Felton South
Pop: 78 Income: $769/wk Rent: $400/wk
Greenview
Pop: 78 Income: $593/wk Rent: $240/wk
Mount Mort
Pop: 78 Income: $900/wk Rent: $265/wk
New Moonta
Pop: 78 Income: $396/wk Rent: $400/wk
Pampas
Pop: 78 Income: $857/wk Rent: $243/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macalister

What is the population of Macalister QLD?

The population of Macalister QLD is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Macalister is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Macalister?

The median personal income in Macalister QLD is $881 per week, or $45,812 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Macalister is ranked #2,365 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Macalister?

Median rent in Macalister QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Macalister ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Macalister?

The median age in Macalister QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Macalister a good suburb to live in?

Macalister is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 156.The median income is $881/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 31718. All dollar figures in AUD.