Marcus Beach, QLD: suburb profile

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 209 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marcus Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (58.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marcus Beach is $1,975.

Population
839
Census 2021
Median income
$794/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$468/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Marcus Beach vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Marcus Beach is $794 a week, 6% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 606th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $468 a week, $148 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 29.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 48, 6 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.
MeasureMarcus BeachTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$794/wk$747/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$1,613/wk$1,593/wk +1%$1,637/wk
Rent$468/wk$320/wk +46%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,975/mo$1,625/mo +22%$1,733/mo
Median age4842 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income29.0%20.4% +8.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Marcus Beach, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Marcus Beach Population

839 residents at the 2021 Census.

Marcus Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$794/wk
$41,288 per year
Ranked 3,673 of 14,663
Median Rent
$468/wk
$2,028 per month
Ranked 894 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,975/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Marcus Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

29% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,613/wk
Median rent $468/wk
Rent to income 29.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Marcus Beach against your income

About $6,990 a month
Median rent $468/wk
Left after rent $1,145/wk
Rent share 29.0%

Marcus Beach Map

Marcus Beach, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Marcus Beach, Queensland: 26.4486°S, 153.0930°E

Marcus Beach Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Marcus Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

209
people per km²
839 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,055
Family income/wk

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)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.4%
New Zealand
3.5%
Germany
1.9%
United States of America
1.3%
South Africa
1.2%
Canada
1.1%
France
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
1.9%
Spanish
1.1%
French
0.7%
Polish
0.5%
Croatian
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
47.7%
Australian
31.8%
Scottish
14.2%
Irish
13.7%
German
7.5%
Italian
3.0%
South African
2.1%
Dutch
1.9%
French
1.9%
New Zealander
1.4%
Indian
1.1%

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

Religion

No religion
58.0%
Catholic
13.2%
Anglican
10.1%
Not stated
8.6%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%
Baptist
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.4% 382
Separated
2.0% 14
Divorced
7.8% 55
Widowed
4.1% 29
Never married
31.6% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

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

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

Homes in Marcus Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 314 occupied private dwellings in Marcus Beach at the 2021 Census, 21.3% were rented, 44.6% owned outright and 34.4% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
44.6% 140 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.4% 108 dwellings
Rented
21.3% 67 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 7 dwellings

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

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

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

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

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

Work, income and education in Marcus Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
28.5% 180 people
Employed part-time
26.9% 170 people
Unemployed
3.8% 24 people
Not in labour force
40.7% 257 people

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.1%
Has need for assistance
3.6%
Need for assistance not stated
5.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
51
Arthritis
34
Asthma
26
Heart disease
25
Lung condition
18
Cancer
12
Diabetes
7
Stroke
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 89
Did not provide
86.7% 580

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.1% 135
Not a volunteer
79.9% 538

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.2% 15
Never served
97.8% 656

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
14
1971: 1980
24
1981: 1990
28
1991: 2000
23
2001: 2010
35
2011: 2015
23
2016
6
2018
8
2019
11
2020
4

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
680
Moved from QLD
66
Moved: same area (SA2)
15
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from SA
3

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

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

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $699/wk Rent: $273/wk $195/wk less rent
Burbank
Income: $901/wk Rent: $365/wk $103/wk less rent
Blackall
Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk $311/wk less rent
Gooburrum
Income: $693/wk Rent: $300/wk $168/wk less rent
Mission Beach
Income: $711/wk Rent: $350/wk $118/wk less rent
Lake Macdonald
Income: $721/wk Rent: $420/wk $48/wk less rent
West Woombye
Income: $696/wk Rent: $420/wk $48/wk less rent
Brandon
Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $268/wk less rent

Suburbs near Marcus Beach

The closest suburb to Marcus Beach is Peregian Beach, 3.5 km away.

Peregian Beach
3.5 km away · income $881/wk · rent $500/wk
Sunrise Beach
3.8 km away · income $841/wk · rent $508/wk
Noosaville
4.3 km away · income $749/wk · rent $490/wk
Sunshine Beach
5.1 km away · income $902/wk · rent $495/wk
Noosa Heads
5.4 km away · income $909/wk · rent $550/wk
Peregian Springs
5.6 km away · income $813/wk · rent $530/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 209 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 typical QLD suburb ($747/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.