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Mandalay QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mandalay QLD is 338 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mandalay is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Median rent in Mandalay is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Mandalay has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Mandalay has a population density of 131.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mandalay is $1,745.

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Mandalay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mandalay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$747/wk

$38,844 per year

#4584 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,745/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mandalay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (176) Female 48.1% (163)

Population Density

131.8

people per km²

338 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,899

Family income/wk

Mandalay 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mandalay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.3% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.7% 37 dwellings

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

Mandalay Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Mandalay Religion

No Religion

46.0%

Not stated

21.8%

Catholic

12.8%

Anglican

11.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mandalay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.9%

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

Mandalay Employment

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Employed full-time

33.6% 73 people

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Employed part-time

28.6% 62 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 8 people

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Not in labour force

34.1% 74 people

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

Mandalay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.2%

Bachelor Degree

16.7%

Certificate I/II

5.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

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

Mandalay Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.3%

Managers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.8%

Professionals

8.8%

Sales Workers

7.7%

Labourers

5.5%

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

Mandalay Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Management & Commerce

22.5%

Architecture & Building

17.5%

Health

10.0%

Creative Arts

6.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Society & Culture

5.0%

Education

3.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

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

Mandalay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mandalay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$500-$649/wk

10.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mandalay Marital Status

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Married

43.7% 122

↔️

Separated

5.4% 15

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Divorced

8.6% 24

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Widowed

2.9% 8

👤

Never married

39.4% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mandalay Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

31.5%

Scottish

10.2%

Irish

8.1%

German

4.9%

Other

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Maori

1.3%

New Zealander

1.3%

Chinese

1.1%

Polish

1.1%

Hungarian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mandalay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.9%

Secondary — Government

23.3%

Pre-school

18.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

7.0%

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

Mandalay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 25

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 501

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

Mandalay Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.4% 35

—

Not a volunteer

83.6% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mandalay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

10.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mandalay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.2%

Did not go to work

9.3%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

Bus

3.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.5%

Walked only

2.5%

Other

2.5%

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

Mandalay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.6%

1 vehicle

30.6%

2 vehicles

42.3%

3 vehicles

12.6%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Mandalay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

58.1%

4 bedrooms

22.9%

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

Mandalay Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

52.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mandalay Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

512

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mandalay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Mandalay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

9.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mandalay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.0%

Couple — no children

37.7%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mandalay Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 6

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Never served

97.2% 212

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mandalay Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.3% 20

—

Did not provide

90.7% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mandalay Children Ever Born

No children

43.3%

1 child

17.9%

2 children

29.9%

3 children

9.0%

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

Mandalay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Mandalay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.4%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

11.1%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Mandalay Household Size

1 person

25.5%

2 persons

35.5%

3 persons

16.4%

4 persons

12.7%

5 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mandalay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

222

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mandalay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

59.4%

Step family — no other children

40.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mandalay Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,575/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.1%

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

If you earn X in Mandalay

Your weekly income

≈ $6,825/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,195/wk

Rent share 24.1%

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Income: $631/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $875/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $80/wk

Mandalay vs State & National Average

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Pop: 169 Income: $861/wk Rent: $60/wk

Bartle Frere

Pop: 169 Income: $787/wk Rent: $250/wk

Diwan

Pop: 169 Income: $654/wk Rent: $205/wk

Buaraba

Pop: 170 Income: $562/wk Rent: $360/wk

Garradunga

Pop: 170 Income: $818/wk Rent: $250/wk

Lagoon Pocket

Pop: 170 Income: $621/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandalay

What is the population of Mandalay QLD?

The population of Mandalay QLD is 338 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 131.8 people per km².Mandalay is ranked #5,768 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mandalay?

The median personal income in Mandalay QLD is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year.The median household income is $1,575 per week.Family income is $1,899 per week.Mandalay is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mandalay?

Median rent in Mandalay QLD is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 24.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mandalay ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mandalay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mandalay QLD is $1,745. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mandalay?

The median age in Mandalay QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mandalay a good suburb to live in?

Mandalay is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 338.The median income is $747/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.1% 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: 31746. All dollar figures in AUD.