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Macleay Island QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Macleay Island, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Macleay Island QLD is 3,193 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Macleay Island is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Macleay Island is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Macleay Island has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Macleay Island has a population density of 442 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Macleay Island is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macleay Island is $900.
There were 520 recorded offences in Macleay Island in 2025-26, a rate of 163 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (246 offences).
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Macleay Island Population
Macleay Island Median Income & Rent
Macleay Island Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Macleay Island Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Macleay Island Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Macleay Island, 69.1% are owned outright and 30.9% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- Germany
- Croatia
- Fiji
- Canada
- France
- Greece
- Indonesia
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Macleay Island Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Macleay Island Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- German
- Italian
- Thai
- Afrikaans
- Tagalog
- Croatian
- French
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Macleay Island Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Macleay Island Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Macleay Island Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Macleay Island Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Macleay Island Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Macleay Island Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Macleay Island Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Macleay Island Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Macleay Island School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Macleay Island Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Macleay Island Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Macleay Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Macleay Island How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Macleay Island Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Macleay Island Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Macleay Island Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Macleay Island Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Macleay Island Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Macleay Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Macleay Island Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Macleay Island Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Macleay Island Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Macleay Island Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Macleay Island When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Macleay Island Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Macleay Island Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Macleay Island Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Macleay Island Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Macleay Island Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 520 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Macleay Island Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Macleay Island vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Macleay Island is $450 a week, 40% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,473rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $60 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 34.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 62, 20 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Macleay Island | Typical QLD | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $450/wk | $747/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $755/wk | $1,593/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $260/wk | $320/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $900/mo | $1,625/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 62 | 42 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 34.4% | 20.4% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Macleay Island
The closest suburb to Macleay Island is Victoria Point (Qld), 7.7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macleay Island
What is the population of Macleay Island QLD?
The population of Macleay Island QLD is 3,193 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 442 people per km².Macleay Island is ranked #2,297 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Macleay Island?
The median personal income in Macleay Island QLD is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $755 per week.Family income is $945 per week.Macleay Island is ranked #8,639 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Macleay Island?
Median rent in Macleay Island QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 34.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Macleay Island ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Macleay Island?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macleay Island QLD is $900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Macleay Island?
The median age in Macleay Island QLD is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Macleay Island a good suburb to live in?
Macleay Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,193.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31731. All dollar figures in AUD.