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Meldale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Meldale QLD is 230 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meldale is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Meldale is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Meldale has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Meldale has a population density of 41.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Meldale is Fiji. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meldale is $2,158.

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Meldale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Meldale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$550/wk

$28,600 per year

#7716 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

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,158/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Meldale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (114) Female 51.1% (119)

Population Density

41.2

people per km²

230 people · 5.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,416

Family income/wk

Meldale 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)

Meldale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.5% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.5% 31 dwellings

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

Meldale Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

Fiji

4.5%

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

Meldale Religion

No Religion

39.5%

Catholic

18.0%

Anglican

17.5%

Not stated

9.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.3%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Lutheran

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meldale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Meldale Employment

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Employed full-time

24.9% 44 people

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Employed part-time

16.4% 29 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

53.7% 95 people

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

Meldale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.2%

Bachelor Degree

18.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

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

Meldale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

34.6%

Community & Personal Service

21.2%

Professionals

15.4%

Sales Workers

13.5%

Managers

9.6%

Clerical & Administrative

5.8%

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

Meldale Field of Study

Architecture & Building

24.5%

Society & Culture

20.4%

Management & Commerce

16.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.3%

Education

8.2%

Engineering

8.2%

Health

6.1%

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

Meldale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meldale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

12.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.6%

$4,000+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meldale Marital Status

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Married

58.6% 123

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Separated

3.8% 8

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Divorced

11.0% 23

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Widowed

6.7% 14

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Never married

20.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meldale Ancestry

English

43.2%

Australian

24.9%

Irish

10.2%

Scottish

6.3%

Other

5.6%

German

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Croatian

1.8%

French

1.1%

Italian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meldale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

53.3%

Primary — Catholic

26.7%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

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

Meldale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.6% 37

✅

No need for assistance

91.4% 392

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

Meldale Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.4% 26

—

Not a volunteer

86.6% 168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meldale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Meldale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.7%

Did not go to work

17.3%

Truck

4.0%

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

Meldale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.2%

2 vehicles

34.6%

3 vehicles

11.5%

4+ vehicles

25.6%

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

Meldale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.0%

2 bedrooms

11.5%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

26.9%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

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

Meldale Population Mobility

14.6%

moved in the last year

33.8%

moved in the last 5 years

8.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meldale Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

416

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meldale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Meldale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meldale Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.7%

Couple — children under 15

29.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meldale Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 6

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Never served

96.9% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meldale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 21

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Did not provide

89.2% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meldale Children Ever Born

No children

34.8%

1 child

4.3%

2 children

40.6%

3 children

10.1%

4 children

10.1%

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

Meldale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Meldale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.3%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

18.5%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.4%

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

Meldale Household Size

1 person

18.0%

2 persons

53.9%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

10.1%

5 persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meldale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

169

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Meldale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.0%

Step family — no other children

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meldale Rent Prices & Affordability

31%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.1%

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

If you earn X in Meldale

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $775/wk

Rent share 31.1%

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Income: $501/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $90/wk

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Income: $559/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $75/wk

Meldale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Broxburn

Pop: 115 Income: $612/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coochin

Pop: 115 Income: $774/wk Rent: $200/wk

Derri Derra

Pop: 115 Income: $858/wk Rent: $150/wk

Magnolia

Pop: 115 Income: $695/wk Rent: $310/wk

Susan River

Pop: 115 Income: $791/wk Rent: $200/wk

Martyville

Pop: 116 Income: $565/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meldale

What is the population of Meldale QLD?

The population of Meldale QLD is 230 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.2 people per km².Meldale is ranked #6,604 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meldale?

The median personal income in Meldale QLD is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Meldale is ranked #7,716 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meldale?

Median rent in Meldale QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 31.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Meldale ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meldale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meldale QLD is $2,158. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meldale?

The median age in Meldale QLD is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meldale a good suburb to live in?

Meldale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 230.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.1% 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: 31800. All dollar figures in AUD.