Melawondi QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Melawondi QLD is 34 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melawondi is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Melawondi is $308 per week ($1,335 per month). Melawondi has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Melawondi has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melawondi is $1,733.

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Melawondi Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Melawondi Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$308/wk
$1,335 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Melawondi Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (19) Female 48.6% (18)

Population Density

3.6
people per km²
34 people · 9.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Melawondi Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
50-54
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Melawondi Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Melawondi Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Melawondi Religion

No Religion
55.6%
Not stated
29.6%
Catholic
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Melawondi Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.6%

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

Melawondi Employment

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Employed full-time
29.2% 7 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
45.8% 11 people

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

Melawondi Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Melawondi Occupation

Sales Workers
100.0%

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

Melawondi Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Melawondi Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Melawondi Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
54.5%
$800-$999/wk
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Melawondi Marital Status

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Married
52.0% 13
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Divorced
12.0% 3
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Never married
36.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Melawondi Ancestry

English
36.8%
Australian
26.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
15.8%
Irish
13.2%
Scottish
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Melawondi School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Melawondi Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.5% 4
No need for assistance
93.5% 58

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

Melawondi Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Melawondi How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.7%
Car (passenger)
17.6%
Walked only
17.6%

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

Melawondi Car Ownership

1 vehicle
46.7%
2 vehicles
53.3%

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

Melawondi Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
26.7%

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

Melawondi Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
32.1%
moved in the last 5 years
53.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Melawondi Indigenous Population

5.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
56
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Melawondi Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Arthritis
4

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

Melawondi Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
28.6%
$1-$149/wk
21.4%
$800-$999/wk
28.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Melawondi Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
28.6%
Couple — no children
17.9%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%
One parent — children under 15
17.9%
One parent — no children under 15
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Melawondi Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 3
Did not provide
87.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Melawondi Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Melawondi Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5–14 hours
34.5%
15–29 hours
20.7%
30+ hours
17.2%
Did not do domestic work
10.3%

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

Melawondi Household Size

1 person
27.3%
3 persons
27.3%
5 persons
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Melawondi Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
997
avg ICSEA score
32
total students
Kandanga State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 32 students
997
ICSEA

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

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Melawondi Rent Prices & Affordability

32%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $308/wk
Rent-to-Income 32.5%

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

If you earn X in Melawondi

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $308/wk
Left after rent $641/wk
Rent share 32.5%

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Melawondi vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melawondi

What is the population of Melawondi QLD?

The population of Melawondi QLD is 34 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Melawondi?

The median personal income in Melawondi QLD is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Melawondi?

Median rent in Melawondi QLD is $308 per week ($1,335 per month).Rent represents 32.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Melawondi?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melawondi QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Melawondi?

The median age in Melawondi QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Melawondi a good suburb to live in?

Melawondi is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 34.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31799. All dollar figures in AUD.