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Mighell QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mighell QLD is 363 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mighell is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Mighell is $218 per week ($945 per month). Mighell has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Mighell has a population density of 87.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mighell is India. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mighell is $1,088.

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Mighell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mighell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$657/wk

$34,164 per year

#6209 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$218/wk

$945 per month

#7167 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,088/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mighell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (188) Female 49.1% (181)

Population Density

87.4

people per km²

363 people · 4.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Mighell 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)

Mighell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.5% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 30 dwellings

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

Mighell Country of Birth

Australia

85.5%

India

10.9%

England

3.6%

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

Mighell Religion

No Religion

28.6%

Catholic

23.6%

Not stated

14.6%

Other Religions Tot

8.5%

Othr Rel Sikhism

8.2%

Anglican

8.2%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Pentecostal

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mighell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

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

Mighell Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

85.2%

Other

14.8%

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

Mighell Employment

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Employed full-time

35.1% 91 people

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Employed part-time

15.1% 39 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 8 people

🏠

Not in labour force

46.7% 121 people

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

Mighell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.2%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Postgraduate Degree

5.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Mighell Occupation

Labourers

19.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Managers

13.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.9%

Professionals

7.6%

Sales Workers

5.1%

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

Mighell Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.9%

Engineering

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

14.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

Education

9.0%

Society & Culture

7.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.4%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Health

3.8%

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

Mighell Dwelling Types

Separate house

73.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

14.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mighell Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

7.8%

$400-$499/wk

14.7%

$500-$649/wk

10.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mighell Marital Status

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Married

39.1% 122

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Separated

3.5% 11

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Divorced

15.7% 49

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Widowed

9.9% 31

👤

Never married

31.7% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mighell Ancestry

Australian

22.1%

English

17.6%

Other

15.0%

Scottish

9.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

9.2%

Irish

8.3%

Italian

7.6%

German

3.8%

Maltese

2.9%

Filipino

2.0%

Chinese

1.1%

Indian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mighell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.4%

Secondary — Government

19.6%

Vocational Education

17.4%

Pre-school

13.0%

Primary — Catholic

13.0%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

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

Mighell Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.9% 67

✅

No need for assistance

89.1% 547

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

Mighell Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.9% 40

—

Not a volunteer

85.1% 228

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mighell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

11.1%

$600-$799/mo

14.8%

$800-$999/mo

18.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

40.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mighell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.0%

Car (passenger)

12.5%

Did not go to work

11.7%

Truck

3.1%

Taxi/Rideshare

2.3%

Walked only

2.3%

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

Mighell Car Ownership

0 vehicles

15.9%

1 vehicle

39.7%

2 vehicles

33.1%

3 vehicles

9.3%

4+ vehicles

2.0%

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

Mighell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.0%

2 bedrooms

26.8%

3 bedrooms

43.7%

4 bedrooms

17.6%

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

Mighell Population Mobility

22.8%

moved in the last year

46.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mighell Indigenous Population

15.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

529

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mighell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Stroke

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Mighell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mighell Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

34.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.0%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

Couple — no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mighell Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 10

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Never served

96.3% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mighell Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 43

—

Did not provide

84.0% 225

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mighell Children Ever Born

No children

21.6%

1 child

9.9%

2 children

29.7%

3 children

30.6%

4 children

8.1%

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

Mighell When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Mighell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

28.9%

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

Mighell Household Size

1 person

44.8%

2 persons

28.6%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

7.8%

5 persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mighell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

234

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Mighell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mighell Schools

schools nearby

government

878

avg ICSEA score

2,467

total students

Good Counsel Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 340 students

1001

ICSEA

Good Counsel College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 414 students

982

ICSEA

Goondi State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 330 students

919

ICSEA

Mundoo State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 30 students

901

ICSEA

Innisfail State College Government

Secondary · Prep-12 · 951 students

889

ICSEA

Innisfail East State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 148 students

814

ICSEA

Innisfail State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 117 students

771

ICSEA

Radiant Life College Independent

Combined · Prep-10 · 137 students

749

ICSEA

Darlingia Forest School Independent

Primary

Innisfail State College - Diverse Learning Centre Government

Combined

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

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Mighell Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $905/wk

Median Rent $218/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.1%

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

If you earn X in Mighell

Your weekly income

≈ $3,922/month

Median rent $218/wk

Left after rent $687/wk

Rent share 24.1%

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Mighell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Brookstead

Pop: 182 Income: $810/wk Rent: $235/wk

Crawford

Pop: 182 Income: $675/wk Rent: $250/wk

Degilbo

Pop: 182 Income: $404/wk Rent: $220/wk

Mica Creek

Pop: 182 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $350/wk

Moonie

Pop: 182 Income: $817/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mount Marrow

Pop: 182 Income: $691/wk Rent: $438/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mighell

What is the population of Mighell QLD?

The population of Mighell QLD is 363 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 87.4 people per km².Mighell is ranked #5,608 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mighell?

The median personal income in Mighell QLD is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $905 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Mighell is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mighell?

Median rent in Mighell QLD is $218 per week ($945 per month).Rent represents 24.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mighell ranks #7,167 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mighell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mighell QLD is $1,088. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mighell?

The median age in Mighell QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mighell a good suburb to live in?

Mighell is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 363.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.1% 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: 31831. All dollar figures in AUD.