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McIlwraith QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of McIlwraith QLD is 202 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McIlwraith is $494 per week ($25,688 per year). Median rent in McIlwraith is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). McIlwraith has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. McIlwraith has a population density of 8.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in McIlwraith is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in McIlwraith is $1,350.

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McIlwraith Population

residents (Census 2021)

McIlwraith Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$494/wk

$25,688 per year

#8249 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,350/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

McIlwraith Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (99) Female 49.7% (98)

Population Density

8.8

people per km²

202 people · 23.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,292

Family income/wk

McIlwraith 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)

McIlwraith Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.2% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.8% 23 dwellings

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

McIlwraith Country of Birth

Australia

96.6%

England

3.4%

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

McIlwraith Religion

No Religion

38.2%

Anglican

21.5%

Catholic

13.6%

Uniting Church

8.4%

Baptist

7.3%

Not stated

4.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

McIlwraith Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

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

McIlwraith Employment

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Employed full-time

24.5% 39 people

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Employed part-time

22.6% 36 people

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Unemployed

8.2% 13 people

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Not in labour force

44.7% 71 people

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

McIlwraith Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.5%

Bachelor Degree

13.7%

Certificate I/II

8.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

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

McIlwraith Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.9%

Clerical & Administrative

14.9%

Labourers

14.9%

Professionals

12.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.6%

Managers

8.5%

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

McIlwraith Field of Study

Management & Commerce

31.4%

Engineering

22.9%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Health

8.6%

Education

8.6%

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

McIlwraith Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

McIlwraith Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

10.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

McIlwraith Marital Status

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Married

59.3% 99

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Separated

7.8% 13

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Divorced

9.0% 15

🕊️

Widowed

1.8% 3

👤

Never married

22.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

McIlwraith Ancestry

Australian

37.7%

English

27.8%

German

9.5%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

5.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Other

2.6%

Italian

2.2%

Filipino

1.1%

New Zealander

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

McIlwraith School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

75.0%

Primary — Government

25.0%

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

McIlwraith Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.3% 28

✅

No need for assistance

92.7% 356

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

McIlwraith Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.4% 32

—

Not a volunteer

80.6% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

McIlwraith Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

McIlwraith How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.5%

Did not go to work

14.7%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

4.4%

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

McIlwraith Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.1%

2 vehicles

33.8%

3 vehicles

27.0%

4+ vehicles

4.1%

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

McIlwraith Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.4%

2 bedrooms

10.8%

3 bedrooms

48.6%

4 bedrooms

31.1%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

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

McIlwraith Population Mobility

16.5%

moved in the last year

34.6%

moved in the last 5 years

10.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

McIlwraith Indigenous Population

6.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

381

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

McIlwraith Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

McIlwraith Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

7.5%

$150-$299/wk

9.0%

$300-$399/wk

10.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

McIlwraith Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.3%

Couple — children under 15

28.0%

One parent — children under 15

14.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

McIlwraith Military Service

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Previously served

6.9% 11

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Never served

93.1% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

McIlwraith Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 26

—

Did not provide

83.6% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

McIlwraith Children Ever Born

No children

19.2%

1 child

15.4%

2 children

26.9%

3 children

38.5%

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

McIlwraith When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

McIlwraith Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.2%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

21.4%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

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

McIlwraith Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

45.6%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

16.5%

5 persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

McIlwraith Where Residents Moved From

Same address

162

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

McIlwraith Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

McIlwraith Schools

schools nearby

government

1020

avg ICSEA score

total students

McIlwraith State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 20 students

1020

ICSEA

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

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McIlwraith Rent Prices & Affordability

38%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $928/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.7%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in McIlwraith

Your weekly income

≈ $4,021/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $578/wk

Rent share 37.7%

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McIlwraith vs State & National Average

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Pop: 101 Income: $596/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About McIlwraith

What is the population of McIlwraith QLD?

The population of McIlwraith QLD is 202 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.8 people per km².McIlwraith is ranked #6,943 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in McIlwraith?

The median personal income in McIlwraith QLD is $494 per week, or $25,688 per year.The median household income is $928 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.McIlwraith is ranked #8,249 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in McIlwraith?

Median rent in McIlwraith QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 37.7% of household income, which is considered stressed.McIlwraith ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in McIlwraith?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in McIlwraith QLD is $1,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in McIlwraith?

The median age in McIlwraith QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is McIlwraith a good suburb to live in?

McIlwraith is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 202.The median income is $494/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.7% 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: 31792. All dollar figures in AUD.