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Maroondan QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Maroondan QLD is 346 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maroondan is $432 per week ($22,464 per year). Median rent in Maroondan is $236 per week ($1,023 per month). Maroondan has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Maroondan has a population density of 17.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maroondan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maroondan is $1,131.

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Maroondan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Maroondan Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$432/wk

$22,464 per year

#8718 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$236/wk

$1,023 per month

#6745 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,131/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maroondan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (181) Female 46.9% (160)

Population Density

17.2

people per km²

346 people · 20.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,178

Family income/wk

Maroondan 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)

Maroondan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.5% 81 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.5% 39 dwellings

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

Maroondan Country of Birth

Australia

94.3%

England

5.7%

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

Maroondan Religion

No Religion

42.2%

Catholic

18.4%

Anglican

15.3%

Not stated

11.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.1%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Pentecostal

2.5%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maroondan Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Maroondan Employment

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Employed full-time

22.4% 56 people

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Employed part-time

15.6% 39 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

60.8% 152 people

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

Maroondan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

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

Maroondan Occupation

Professionals

23.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.7%

Labourers

18.0%

Community & Personal Service

16.4%

Managers

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

4.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

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

Maroondan Field of Study

Engineering

22.4%

Education

17.2%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Health

15.5%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Architecture & Building

6.9%

Agriculture & Environment

6.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

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

Maroondan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maroondan Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

16.2%

$650-$799/wk

17.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maroondan Marital Status

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Married

49.7% 144

↔️

Separated

5.2% 15

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Divorced

12.8% 37

🕊️

Widowed

4.5% 13

👤

Never married

27.9% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maroondan Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

30.6%

Scottish

8.3%

Irish

7.1%

German

6.0%

Other

3.9%

Italian

3.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Dutch

1.1%

Hungarian

0.9%

Maltese

0.9%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maroondan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

52.9%

Primary — Government

27.5%

Pre-school

9.8%

Vocational Education

9.8%

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

Maroondan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.3% 64

✅

No need for assistance

89.7% 560

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

Maroondan Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.9% 47

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 216

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maroondan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

43.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maroondan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.0%

Did not go to work

15.0%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Truck

3.0%

Other

3.0%

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

Maroondan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.3%

2 vehicles

44.4%

3 vehicles

12.6%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

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

Maroondan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

22.9%

3 bedrooms

50.4%

4 bedrooms

23.7%

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

Maroondan Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

34.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maroondan Indigenous Population

3.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

620

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maroondan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

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

Maroondan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

15.9%

$300-$399/wk

11.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maroondan Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.9%

Couple — children under 15

30.0%

One parent — children under 15

11.4%

Couple — no children under 15

8.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maroondan Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.3% 6

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Never served

97.7% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Maroondan Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 46

—

Did not provide

82.1% 211

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maroondan Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

22.1%

4 children

4.8%

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

Maroondan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

2016

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

Maroondan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.3%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

18.0%

Did not do domestic work

26.3%

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

Maroondan Household Size

1 person

25.6%

2 persons

47.4%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

6.0%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maroondan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

263

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

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

Maroondan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maroondan Schools

schools nearby

government

955

avg ICSEA score

total students

Maroondan State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 41 students

955

ICSEA

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

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Maroondan Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $936/wk

Median Rent $236/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.2%

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

If you earn X in Maroondan

Your weekly income

≈ $4,056/month

Median rent $236/wk

Left after rent $700/wk

Rent share 25.2%

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Maroondan vs State & National Average

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Pop: 173 Income: $488/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 173 Income: $563/wk Rent: $225/wk

Lonesome Creek

Pop: 173 Income: $921/wk Rent: $200/wk

McIntosh Creek

Pop: 173 Income: $596/wk Rent: $330/wk

Hivesville

Pop: 173 Income: $424/wk Rent: $205/wk

Bollon

Pop: 174 Income: $818/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maroondan

What is the population of Maroondan QLD?

The population of Maroondan QLD is 346 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.2 people per km².Maroondan is ranked #5,710 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maroondan?

The median personal income in Maroondan QLD is $432 per week, or $22,464 per year.The median household income is $936 per week.Family income is $1,178 per week.Maroondan is ranked #8,718 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maroondan?

Median rent in Maroondan QLD is $236 per week ($1,023 per month).Rent represents 25.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Maroondan ranks #6,745 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maroondan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maroondan QLD is $1,131. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maroondan?

The median age in Maroondan QLD is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maroondan a good suburb to live in?

Maroondan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 346.The median income is $432/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.2% 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: 31774. All dollar figures in AUD.