Suburbs Melrose (Qld)

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Melrose QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Melrose QLD is 39 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melrose is $466 per week ($24,232 per year). Median rent in Melrose is $175 per week ($758 per month). Melrose has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Melrose has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melrose is $548.

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📍 Melrose, Queensland — 26.2786°S, 151.6037°E

Crime: Low Med High

Melrose Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Melrose Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$466/wk
$24,232 per year
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$548/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Melrose Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (18) Female 52.6% (20)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
39 people · 165.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Melrose Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Melrose Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Melrose Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Melrose Religion

No Religion
55.8%
Catholic
18.6%
Anglican
16.3%
Not stated
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Melrose Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
65.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Melrose Employment

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Employed full-time
32.1% 9 people
⏰
Employed part-time
10.7% 3 people
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Unemployed
10.7% 3 people
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Not in labour force
46.4% 13 people

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

Melrose Qualifications

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

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

Melrose Field of Study

Health
100.0%

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

Melrose Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Melrose Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
50.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Melrose Marital Status

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Married
39.3% 11
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Divorced
21.4% 6
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Widowed
10.7% 3
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Never married
28.6% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Melrose Ancestry

Australian
29.4%
English
23.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
15.7%
German
15.7%
Polish
9.8%
Irish
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Melrose School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Melrose Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.2% 3
✅
No need for assistance
95.8% 69

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

Melrose Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
14.3% 3
—
Not a volunteer
85.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Melrose How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Melrose Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
20.0%
3 vehicles
26.7%
4+ vehicles
26.7%

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

Melrose Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
60.0%
5 bedrooms
40.0%

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

Melrose Population Mobility

25.7%
moved in the last year
25.8%
moved in the last 5 years
16.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
42.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Melrose Indigenous Population

17.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
52
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Melrose Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
35.7%
$400-$499/wk
21.4%
$800-$999/wk
21.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Melrose Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.6%
Couple — no children
37.5%
Couple — no children under 15
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Melrose Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Melrose When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

Melrose Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
21.7%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
52.2%

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

Melrose Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Melrose Where Residents Moved From

Same address
26
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from QLD
3

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

Melrose Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Melrose

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $725/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Monto
Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $5/wk
Sapphire Central
Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $15/wk
Hope Vale
Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $55/wk
Palm Island
Income: $384/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $50/wk
Cherbourg
Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $75/wk

Melrose vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Abbotsford (Qld)
Pop: 20 Income: $349/wk
Avoca Vale
Pop: 20 Income: $612/wk Rent: $200/wk
Green Island
Pop: 20 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $125/wk
Kindon
Pop: 20 Income: $225/wk Rent: $65/wk
Maidenhead
Pop: 20 Income: $424/wk
Mount Howe
Pop: 20 Income: $687/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melrose

What is the population of Melrose QLD?

The population of Melrose QLD is 39 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Melrose?

The median personal income in Melrose QLD is $466 per week, or $24,232 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Melrose?

Median rent in Melrose QLD is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Melrose?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melrose QLD is $548. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Melrose?

The median age in Melrose QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Melrose a good suburb to live in?

Melrose is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 39.The median income is $466/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 31801. All dollar figures in AUD.