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Machans Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Machans Beach QLD is 943 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Machans Beach is $829 per week ($43,108 per year). Median rent in Machans Beach is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Machans Beach has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Machans Beach has a population density of 231.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Machans Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Machans Beach is $1,600.

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Machans Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Machans Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$829/wk

$43,108 per year

#3117 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$370/wk

$1,603 per month

#2711 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Machans Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.6% (441) Female 53.4% (505)

Population Density

231.3

people per km²

943 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,941

Family income/wk

Machans Beach 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)

Machans Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.2% 115 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.8% 145 dwellings

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

Machans Beach Country of Birth

Australia

92.7%

England

5.1%

Germany

2.3%

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

Machans Beach Religion

No Religion

61.2%

Catholic

12.4%

Anglican

10.6%

Not stated

7.8%

Buddhism

2.4%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Machans Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Machans Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Other

36.7%

Japan

20.0%

German

13.3%

Australian Indigenous

10.0%

French

10.0%

Spanish

10.0%

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

Machans Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

36.5% 254 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 161 people

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Unemployed

5.2% 36 people

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Not in labour force

35.1% 244 people

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

Machans Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.5%

Bachelor Degree

25.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

Postgraduate Degree

11.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Machans Beach Occupation

Professionals

35.3%

Managers

16.7%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

7.4%

Labourers

5.9%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

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

Machans Beach Field of Study

Society & Culture

17.6%

Health

17.6%

Engineering

15.1%

Management & Commerce

14.1%

Education

11.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Architecture & Building

6.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Creative Arts

2.6%

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

Machans Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Machans Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Machans Beach Marital Status

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Married

31.8% 249

↔️

Separated

4.6% 36

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Divorced

14.5% 114

🕊️

Widowed

3.6% 28

👤

Never married

45.5% 357

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Machans Beach Ancestry

English

30.5%

Australian

22.5%

Other

11.9%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

9.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.0%

German

4.3%

Italian

2.0%

Maori

1.2%

Chinese

0.9%

Dutch

0.9%

French

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Machans Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.0%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

Vocational Education

17.0%

Pre-school

6.8%

Primary — Catholic

6.3%

Secondary — Catholic

5.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

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

Machans Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 90

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 1,701

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

Machans Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.6% 146

—

Not a volunteer

80.4% 598

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Machans Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

2.8%

$600-$799/mo

7.8%

$800-$999/mo

5.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Machans Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.4%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Other

2.4%

Bicycle

2.1%

Walked only

1.6%

Bus

1.3%

Truck

1.3%

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

Machans Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.3%

1 vehicle

40.7%

2 vehicles

41.0%

3 vehicles

10.8%

4+ vehicles

3.2%

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

Machans Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.3%

2 bedrooms

24.6%

3 bedrooms

42.9%

4 bedrooms

20.5%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Machans Beach Population Mobility

17.5%

moved in the last year

44.9%

moved in the last 5 years

7.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Machans Beach Indigenous Population

11.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

211

Indigenous residents

1,597

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Machans Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Machans Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Machans Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

Couple — no children

31.9%

One parent — children under 15

14.2%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Machans Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.2% 9

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Previously served

4.6% 34

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Never served

94.2% 699

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Machans Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 94

—

Did not provide

87.2% 640

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Machans Beach Children Ever Born

No children

31.3%

1 child

19.3%

2 children

26.1%

3 children

13.0%

4 children

7.9%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Machans Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

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

Machans Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.9%

5–14 hours

33.6%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

22.1%

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

Machans Beach Household Size

1 person

26.5%

2 persons

35.5%

3 persons

16.4%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Machans Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

725

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Machans Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.3%

Step family — no other children

21.7%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Machans Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

944

avg ICSEA score

135

total students

Machans Beach State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 135 students

944

ICSEA

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

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Machans Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,610/wk

Median Rent $370/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.0%

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

If you earn X in Machans Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $6,977/month

Median rent $370/wk

Left after rent $1,240/wk

Rent share 23.0%

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Pie Creek

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Peachester

Income: $667/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $683/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $901/wk Rent: $365/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $213/wk

Machans Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Yandaran

Pop: 475 Income: $524/wk Rent: $200/wk

Glenden

Pop: 477 Income: $1,717/wk Rent: $32/wk

Halifax

Pop: 477 Income: $554/wk Rent: $160/wk

Mount Julian

Pop: 477 Income: $785/wk Rent: $360/wk

Breddan

Pop: 478 Income: $796/wk Rent: $360/wk

Oak Valley (Qld)

Pop: 478 Income: $796/wk Rent: $323/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Machans Beach

What is the population of Machans Beach QLD?

The population of Machans Beach QLD is 943 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 231.3 people per km².Machans Beach is ranked #4,063 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Machans Beach?

The median personal income in Machans Beach QLD is $829 per week, or $43,108 per year.The median household income is $1,610 per week.Family income is $1,941 per week.Machans Beach is ranked #3,117 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Machans Beach?

Median rent in Machans Beach QLD is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Machans Beach ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Machans Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Machans Beach QLD is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Machans Beach?

The median age in Machans Beach QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Machans Beach a good suburb to live in?

Machans Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 943.The median income is $829/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% 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: 31722. All dollar figures in AUD.