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Mena Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mena Creek QLD is 210 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mena Creek is $601 per week ($31,252 per year). Median rent in Mena Creek is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mena Creek has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mena Creek has a population density of 8.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mena Creek is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mena Creek is $1,386.

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Mena Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mena Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$601/wk

$31,252 per year

#7073 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,386/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mena Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.4% (97) Female 53.6% (112)

Population Density

8.6

people per km²

210 people · 24.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,275

Family income/wk

Mena Creek 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)

Mena Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.9% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.1% 27 dwellings

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

Mena Creek Country of Birth

Australia

95.0%

Germany

5.0%

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

Mena Creek Religion

No Religion

40.6%

Not stated

16.5%

Anglican

12.7%

Catholic

11.8%

Other Religions Tot

7.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

4.7%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Pentecostal

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mena Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Mena Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mena Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

41.0% 55 people

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Employed part-time

17.9% 24 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

38.8% 52 people

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

Mena Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.5%

Bachelor Degree

18.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.6%

Certificate I/II

10.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

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

Mena Creek Occupation

Managers

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Professionals

17.8%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Labourers

13.3%

Sales Workers

8.9%

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

Mena Creek Field of Study

Engineering

16.7%

Management & Commerce

14.8%

Health

11.1%

Education

11.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

11.1%

Architecture & Building

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Society & Culture

7.4%

Creative Arts

7.4%

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

Mena Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mena Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mena Creek Marital Status

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Married

44.4% 72

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Separated

4.3% 7

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Divorced

11.1% 18

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Widowed

6.2% 10

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Never married

34.0% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mena Creek Ancestry

English

30.4%

Australian

26.7%

Scottish

7.9%

German

7.1%

Other

7.1%

Irish

6.3%

Italian

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Chinese

1.7%

Spanish

1.7%

Samoan

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mena Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

48.7%

Primary — Government

28.2%

Primary — Catholic

15.4%

Pre-school

7.7%

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

Mena Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 20

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 344

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

Mena Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.9% 20

—

Not a volunteer

86.1% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mena Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

13.6%

$800-$999/mo

13.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mena Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.8%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Walked only

5.0%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

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

Mena Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.3%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

26.1%

4+ vehicles

10.1%

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

Mena Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.3%

2 bedrooms

19.3%

3 bedrooms

54.4%

4 bedrooms

21.1%

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

Mena Creek Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

24.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mena Creek Indigenous Population

4.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

350

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mena Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Mena Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.7%

$1-$149/wk

10.3%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

16.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mena Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.7%

Couple — no children

28.2%

One parent — children under 15

15.4%

Couple — no children under 15

9.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mena Creek Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 4

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Never served

97.1% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mena Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 15

—

Did not provide

89.1% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mena Creek Children Ever Born

No children

43.2%

1 child

18.2%

2 children

18.2%

3 children

13.6%

4 children

6.8%

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

Mena Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2020

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

Mena Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

19.5%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.1%

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

Mena Creek Household Size

1 person

27.7%

2 persons

30.8%

3 persons

21.5%

4 persons

12.3%

6+ persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mena Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

165

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mena Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mena Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,264/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Mena Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $5,477/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,014/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Income: $610/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $125/wk

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Income: $698/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Mena Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Jarra Creek

Pop: 105 Income: $675/wk Rent: $278/wk

Kinkuna

Pop: 105 Income: $634/wk Rent: $200/wk

Lawes

Pop: 105 Income: $289/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mount French

Pop: 105 Income: $687/wk Rent: $225/wk

Nandi

Pop: 105 Income: $916/wk Rent: $265/wk

Ryan (Qld)

Pop: 105 Income: $1,218/wk Rent: $369/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mena Creek

What is the population of Mena Creek QLD?

The population of Mena Creek QLD is 210 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.6 people per km².Mena Creek is ranked #6,834 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mena Creek?

The median personal income in Mena Creek QLD is $601 per week, or $31,252 per year.The median household income is $1,264 per week.Family income is $1,275 per week.Mena Creek is ranked #7,073 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mena Creek?

Median rent in Mena Creek QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mena Creek ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mena Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mena Creek QLD is $1,386. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mena Creek?

The median age in Mena Creek QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mena Creek a good suburb to live in?

Mena Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 210.The median income is $601/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 31803. All dollar figures in AUD.