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Malanda QLD — Suburb Profile

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

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 45.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Malanda is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. 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).

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Malanda Population

residents (Census 2021)

Malanda Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$597/wk

$31,044 per year

#7134 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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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

45.1

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 & Locality (SAL)

Malanda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.8% 316 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.2% 212 dwellings

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

Malanda Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

England

3.1%

Germany

1.7%

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

Malanda Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Catholic

17.2%

Anglican

12.0%

Not stated

11.9%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Baptist

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

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%

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

Malanda Languages Spoken at Home

Other

33.3%

Japan

28.2%

Australian Indigenous

23.1%

German

15.4%

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

Malanda Employment

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Employed full-time

27.6% 390 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 298 people

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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

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Married

48.0% 790

↔️

Separated

3.3% 55

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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

31.8%

English

28.9%

Irish

9.9%

Scottish

8.7%

Other

6.0%

German

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Italian

2.1%

Dutch

1.3%

New Zealander

1.0%

Maori

0.8%

Welsh

0.5%

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

♿

Needs assistance

8.4% 309

✅

No need for assistance

91.6% 3,359

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

240

Indigenous residents

3,532

Non-Indigenous residents

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

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 6

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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

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 295 total

Theft

110

Break & Enter

Assault

Drug Offences

Domestic Violence

Traffic

Property Damage

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Fraud

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

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Malanda Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Malanda

Your weekly income

≈ $4,853/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 Save: $93/wk

Jandowae

Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Wondai

Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

Clifton (Qld)

Income: $503/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Tara (Qld)

Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Murgon

Income: $546/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Babinda (Qld)

Income: $548/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Malanda vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Tamaree

Pop: 1,000 Income: $620/wk Rent: $350/wk

Strathdickie

Pop: 1,003 Income: $856/wk Rent: $350/wk

Jandowae

Pop: 1,004 Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk

Hope Vale

Pop: 1,004 Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk

Sunshine Acres

Pop: 1,009 Income: $723/wk Rent: $300/wk

Marburg

Pop: 1,013 Income: $764/wk Rent: $300/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 45.1 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 QLD average of $759/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.