Malanda, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Malanda QLD is 2,000 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Malanda is $597 per week ($31,044 per year). Median rent in Malanda is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Malanda has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Malanda has a population density of 45 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Malanda is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (42.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Malanda is $1,300.

There were 295 recorded offences in Malanda in 2025-26, a rate of 148 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (110 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Malanda Population

2,000 residents at the 2021 Census.

Malanda Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$597/wk

$31,044 per year

Ranked 7,134 of 14,663

Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

Ranked 6,115 of 14,663

Median Age

51years

13 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Malanda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (943) Female 52.8% (1,054)

Population Density

people per km²

2,000 people · 44.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,429

Family income/wk

Malanda 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 and Locality (SAL)

Malanda Housing Tenure

Of the 769 occupied private dwellings in Malanda at the 2021 Census, 28.1% were rented, 41.1% owned outright and 27.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

1.3% 10 dwellings

Owned outright

41.1% 316 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

27.6% 212 dwellings

Rented

28.1% 216 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

2.9% 22 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand

3.1%

England

2.6%

Germany

1.2%

United States of America

0.9%

Papua New Guinea

0.6%

Japan

0.5%

Netherlands

0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Malanda Religion

No religion

42.0%

Catholic

16.1%

Anglican

11.2%

Not stated

11.2%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Baptist

2.4%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Malanda Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

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

Japanese

1.2%

German

1.0%

Australian Indigenous Languages

0.6%

Malayalam

0.4%

Italian

0.3%

Polish

0.2%

Portuguese

0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Malanda Employment

Employed full-time

27.6% 390 people

Employed part-time

21.1% 298 people

Unemployed

3.0% 43 people

Not in labour force

48.3% 683 people

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

Malanda Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

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

Malanda Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Labourers

10.8%

Managers

9.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

Sales Workers

6.4%

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

Malanda Field of Study

Engineering

18.9%

Management & Commerce

15.9%

Health

13.6%

Society & Culture

13.2%

Education

12.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Agriculture & Environment

4.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

Information Technology

1.8%

Creative Arts

1.8%

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

Malanda Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Malanda Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

11.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Malanda Marital Status

Married

48.0% 790

Separated

3.3% 55

Divorced

11.8% 194

Widowed

8.3% 136

Never married

28.7% 472

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Malanda Ancestry

Australian

41.4%

English

37.7%

Irish

13.0%

Scottish

11.3%

German

6.5%

Australian Aboriginal

5.2%

Italian

2.8%

Dutch

1.7%

New Zealander

1.3%

Maori

1.1%

Welsh

0.7%

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

Malanda School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.2%

Secondary — Government

38.0%

Vocational Education

6.8%

Pre-school

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Primary — Catholic

1.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.1%

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

Malanda Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance

83.9%

Has need for assistance

7.8%

Need for assistance not stated

8.6%

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

Malanda Volunteering

Volunteer

25.6% 378

Not a volunteer

74.4% 1,100

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Malanda Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.4%

$300-$449/mo

6.3%

$450-$599/mo

3.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.2%

$800-$999/mo

10.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Malanda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.5%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Walked only

7.0%

Car (passenger)

6.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Other

0.4%

Bus

0.4%

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

Malanda Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.2%

1 vehicle

40.1%

2 vehicles

34.9%

3 vehicles

13.2%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

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

Malanda Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.8%

2 bedrooms

15.1%

3 bedrooms

47.5%

4 bedrooms

23.2%

5 bedrooms

3.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.7%

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

Malanda Population Mobility

15.8%

moved in the last year

38.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Malanda Indigenous Population

6.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Malanda Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

175

Asthma

101

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Malanda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Malanda Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.5%

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

One parent — children under 15

12.1%

Couple — no children under 15

10.7%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Malanda Military Service

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 6

Previously served

6.2% 92

Never served

93.4% 1,386

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Malanda Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 216

Did not provide

85.4% 1,263

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Malanda Children Ever Born

No children

25.2%

1 child

12.9%

2 children

29.2%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

8.3%

5+ children

6.0%

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

Malanda When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

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

Malanda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Malanda Household Size

1 person

30.2%

2 persons

37.6%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

9.2%

5 persons

6.0%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Malanda Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,567

Moved from QLD

151

Moved — same area (SA2)

112

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Malanda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.5%

Step family — no other children

9.2%

Other couple — children only

3.5%

Blended family — no other children

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Malanda Crime Statistics

295 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

110

Break & Enter

Assault

Drug Offences

Domestic Violence

Traffic

Property Damage

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Fraud

Total offences by year

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

Malanda Schools

schools nearby

government

998

avg ICSEA score

948

total students

Malanda State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 410 students

1001

ICSEA

Malanda State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 538 students

994

ICSEA

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

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Malanda Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,120/wk

Median rent $250/wk

Rent to income 22.3%

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

Median rent in Malanda against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,853 a month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $870/wk

Rent share 22.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk $93/wk less rent

Jandowae

Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk $50/wk less rent

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk $30/wk less rent

Wondai

Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk $25/wk less rent

Clifton (Qld)

Income: $503/wk Rent: $245/wk $5/wk less rent

Tara (Qld)

Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk $70/wk less rent

Murgon

Income: $546/wk Rent: $220/wk $30/wk less rent

Babinda (Qld)

Income: $548/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent

Malanda vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Malanda is $597 a week, 20% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,210th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 51, 9 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Malanda	Typical QLD	Typical Australia
Personal income	$597/wk	$747/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,120/wk	$1,593/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$250/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,300/mo	$1,625/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	51	42	42
Rent share of household income	22.3%	20.4%	20.3%

Suburbs near Malanda

The closest suburb to Malanda is Yungaburra, 11.7 km away.

Yungaburra

11.7 km away · income $722/wk · rent $290/wk

Atherton

16.0 km away · income $641/wk · rent $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malanda

What is the population of Malanda QLD?

The population of Malanda QLD is 2,000 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 45 people per km².Malanda is ranked #3,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Malanda?

The median personal income in Malanda QLD is $597 per week, or $31,044 per year.The median household income is $1,120 per week.Family income is $1,429 per week.Malanda is ranked #7,134 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Malanda?

Median rent in Malanda QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Malanda ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Malanda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Malanda QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Malanda?

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

Is Malanda a good suburb to live in?

Malanda is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,000.The median income is $597/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 31737. All dollar figures in AUD.