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McDesme QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of McDesme QLD is 254 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McDesme is $930 per week ($48,360 per year). Median rent in McDesme is $200 per week ($867 per month). McDesme has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. McDesme has a population density of 9.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in McDesme is $1,420.

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McDesme Population

residents (Census 2021)

McDesme Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$930/wk

$48,360 per year

#1807 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,420/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

McDesme Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (133) Female 47.0% (118)

Population Density

9.8

people per km²

254 people · 25.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,274

Family income/wk

McDesme 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)

McDesme Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.9% 38 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.1% 30 dwellings

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

McDesme Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

McDesme Religion

Catholic

52.2%

No Religion

16.7%

Anglican

16.3%

Not stated

8.0%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

McDesme Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.9%

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

McDesme Employment

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Employed full-time

45.8% 81 people

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Employed part-time

26.6% 47 people

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Not in labour force

27.7% 49 people

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

McDesme Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Bachelor Degree

4.8%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

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

McDesme Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.6%

Managers

21.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.2%

Clerical & Administrative

14.9%

Community & Personal Service

10.8%

Professionals

10.8%

Sales Workers

4.1%

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

McDesme Field of Study

Engineering

40.5%

Management & Commerce

18.9%

Education

12.2%

Health

8.1%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Society & Culture

6.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

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

McDesme Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

McDesme Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

11.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

McDesme Marital Status

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Married

58.1% 118

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Separated

4.4% 9

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Divorced

3.9% 8

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Widowed

7.4% 15

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Never married

26.1% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

McDesme Ancestry

Australian

25.7%

English

25.7%

Italian

21.5%

Scottish

9.8%

Irish

9.0%

German

4.0%

Dutch

2.4%

New Zealander

1.1%

Other

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

McDesme School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Catholic

25.0%

Primary — Government

19.2%

Primary — Catholic

13.5%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Pre-school

5.8%

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

McDesme Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.8% 13

✅

No need for assistance

97.2% 450

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

McDesme Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.7% 50

—

Not a volunteer

73.3% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

McDesme Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

9.7%

$450-$599/mo

9.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

McDesme How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.6%

Did not go to work

5.7%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Walked only

2.9%

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

McDesme Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

23.3%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

McDesme Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.0%

3 bedrooms

51.8%

4 bedrooms

36.1%

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

McDesme Population Mobility

7.9%

moved in the last year

16.1%

moved in the last 5 years

0.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

McDesme Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

446

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

McDesme Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

McDesme Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

McDesme Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.9%

Couple — no children

30.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

One parent — no children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

McDesme Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 8

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Never served

95.8% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

McDesme Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 30

—

Did not provide

83.8% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

McDesme Children Ever Born

No children

15.3%

2 children

44.7%

3 children

40.0%

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

McDesme When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

McDesme Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.1%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

8.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.9%

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

McDesme Household Size

1 person

22.1%

2 persons

38.4%

3 persons

14.0%

4 persons

19.8%

5 persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

McDesme Where Residents Moved From

Same address

211

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

McDesme Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.2%

Step family — no other children

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

McDesme Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,892/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.6%

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

If you earn X in McDesme

Your weekly income

≈ $8,199/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,692/wk

Rent share 10.6%

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Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $80/wk

McDesme vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Hull Heads

Pop: 127 Income: $468/wk Rent: $330/wk

Crossroads

Pop: 127 Income: $731/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dakenba

Pop: 127 Income: $918/wk Rent: $165/wk

Elbow Valley

Pop: 127 Income: $656/wk Rent: $40/wk

Roseneath

Pop: 127 Income: $575/wk Rent: $220/wk

Sunnyside (Qld)

Pop: 127 Income: $862/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About McDesme

What is the population of McDesme QLD?

The population of McDesme QLD is 254 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.8 people per km².McDesme is ranked #6,383 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in McDesme?

The median personal income in McDesme QLD is $930 per week, or $48,360 per year.The median household income is $1,892 per week.Family income is $2,274 per week.McDesme is ranked #1,807 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in McDesme?

Median rent in McDesme QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.McDesme ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in McDesme?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in McDesme QLD is $1,420. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in McDesme?

The median age in McDesme QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is McDesme a good suburb to live in?

McDesme is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 254.The median income is $930/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.6% 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: 31789. All dollar figures in AUD.