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Marcus Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marcus Beach QLD is 839 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marcus Beach is $794 per week ($41,288 per year). Median rent in Marcus Beach is $468 per week ($2,028 per month). Marcus Beach has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Marcus Beach has a population density of 208.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marcus Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marcus Beach is $1,975.

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Marcus Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Marcus Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$794/wk

$41,288 per year

#3673 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$468/wk

$2,028 per month

#894 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,975/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Marcus Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (427) Female 48.9% (409)

Population Density

208.6

people per km²

839 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,055

Family income/wk

Marcus 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)

Marcus Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.5% 140 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.5% 108 dwellings

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

Marcus Beach Country of Birth

Australia

91.1%

England

6.9%

Germany

1.9%

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

Marcus Beach Religion

No Religion

60.3%

Catholic

13.7%

Anglican

10.5%

Not stated

8.9%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marcus Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Marcus Beach Languages Spoken at Home

German

66.7%

Spanish

33.3%

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

Marcus Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

28.5% 180 people

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Employed part-time

26.9% 170 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 24 people

🏠

Not in labour force

40.7% 257 people

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

Marcus Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.1%

Certificate III/IV

24.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.8%

Postgraduate Degree

11.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.2%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

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

Marcus Beach Occupation

Professionals

37.2%

Managers

13.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

12.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Sales Workers

8.4%

Labourers

2.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.8%

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

Marcus Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.3%

Health

15.2%

Education

11.6%

Engineering

11.2%

Society & Culture

11.2%

Creative Arts

8.3%

Architecture & Building

7.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

Information Technology

2.5%

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

Marcus Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marcus Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marcus Beach Marital Status

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Married

54.4% 382

↔️

Separated

2.0% 14

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Divorced

7.8% 55

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Widowed

4.1% 29

👤

Never married

31.6% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marcus Beach Ancestry

English

35.5%

Australian

23.7%

Scottish

10.6%

Irish

10.2%

Other

5.9%

German

5.6%

Italian

2.2%

South African

1.6%

Dutch

1.4%

French

1.4%

New Zealander

1.1%

Indian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marcus Beach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.2%

Secondary — Government

20.6%

Primary — Government

19.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.6%

Pre-school

10.3%

Primary — Catholic

5.2%

Vocational Education

5.2%

Secondary — Catholic

2.6%

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

Marcus Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.7% 59

✅

No need for assistance

96.3% 1,536

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

Marcus Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.1% 135

—

Not a volunteer

79.9% 538

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marcus Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.9%

$300-$449/mo

8.7%

$600-$799/mo

4.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marcus Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.7%

Did not go to work

20.2%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Other

1.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

Bus

1.0%

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

Marcus Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.9%

2 vehicles

44.8%

3 vehicles

13.5%

4+ vehicles

8.8%

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

Marcus Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.5%

2 bedrooms

16.4%

3 bedrooms

38.7%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

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

Marcus Beach Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

39.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marcus Beach Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,601

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marcus Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

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

Marcus Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marcus Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.4%

Couple — no children

33.5%

Couple — no children under 15

17.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marcus Beach Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 15

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Never served

97.8% 656

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marcus Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 89

—

Did not provide

86.7% 580

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marcus Beach Children Ever Born

No children

34.9%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

36.2%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

3.8%

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

Marcus Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Marcus Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.9%

5–14 hours

37.8%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

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

Marcus Beach Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

38.9%

3 persons

10.4%

4 persons

19.9%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marcus Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

680

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

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

Marcus Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.1%

Step family — no other children

7.9%

Blended family — no other children

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marcus Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,613/wk

Median Rent $468/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Marcus Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $6,990/month

Median rent $468/wk

Left after rent $1,145/wk

Rent share 29.0%

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Marcus Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 420 Income: $988/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Pop: 421 Income: $561/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 421 Income: $722/wk Rent: $270/wk

Oakenden

Pop: 424 Income: $777/wk Rent: $435/wk

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Pop: 425 Income: $773/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 426 Income: $453/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcus Beach

What is the population of Marcus Beach QLD?

The population of Marcus Beach QLD is 839 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 208.6 people per km².Marcus Beach is ranked #4,229 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marcus Beach?

The median personal income in Marcus Beach QLD is $794 per week, or $41,288 per year.The median household income is $1,613 per week.Family income is $2,055 per week.Marcus Beach is ranked #3,673 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marcus Beach?

Median rent in Marcus Beach QLD is $468 per week ($2,028 per month).Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Marcus Beach ranks #894 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marcus Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marcus Beach QLD is $1,975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marcus Beach?

The median age in Marcus Beach QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marcus Beach a good suburb to live in?

Marcus Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 839.The median income is $794/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% 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: 31762. All dollar figures in AUD.