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Monkland QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Monkland QLD is 1,135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Monkland is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Monkland is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Monkland has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Monkland has a population density of 241.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Monkland is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monkland is $1,135.

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Monkland Population

residents (Census 2021)

Monkland Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

#7429 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,135/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Monkland Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.6% (529) Female 53.4% (605)

Population Density

241.7

people per km²

1,135 people · 4.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,322

Family income/wk

Monkland 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)

Monkland Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.9% 140 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.1% 135 dwellings

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

Monkland Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

England

3.1%

India

1.1%

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

Monkland Religion

No Religion

48.4%

Anglican

13.2%

Catholic

12.6%

Not stated

11.8%

Uniting Church

7.3%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Monkland Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Monkland Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Filipin

30.8%

French

23.1%

Vietnamese

23.1%

Other

23.1%

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

Monkland Employment

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Employed full-time

28.3% 225 people

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Employed part-time

23.8% 189 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 24 people

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Not in labour force

44.8% 356 people

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

Monkland Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Bachelor Degree

12.5%

Certificate I/II

6.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.8%

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

Monkland Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Professionals

17.8%

Community & Personal Service

17.8%

Labourers

15.3%

Sales Workers

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

Managers

6.2%

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

Monkland Field of Study

Engineering

18.7%

Management & Commerce

18.3%

Society & Culture

15.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Health

12.3%

Education

7.9%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Agriculture & Environment

4.4%

Creative Arts

1.2%

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

Monkland Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Monkland Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

1.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Monkland Marital Status

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Married

33.4% 304

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Separated

3.5% 32

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Divorced

17.5% 159

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Widowed

7.3% 66

👤

Never married

38.4% 349

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Monkland Ancestry

English

32.7%

Australian

31.5%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

7.7%

German

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.9%

Other

3.6%

Italian

1.8%

Dutch

1.4%

Filipino

1.3%

New Zealander

0.7%

French

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Monkland School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.7%

Secondary — Government

30.9%

Pre-school

11.1%

Vocational Education

11.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Secondary — Catholic

2.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.4%

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

Monkland Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.7% 222

✅

No need for assistance

89.3% 1,861

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

Monkland Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.6% 122

—

Not a volunteer

85.4% 713

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Monkland Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.4%

$300-$449/mo

3.4%

$450-$599/mo

3.4%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

21.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

35.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Monkland How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.2%

Did not go to work

15.3%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Other

1.5%

Bicycle

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Walked only

1.0%

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

Monkland Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.0%

1 vehicle

41.0%

2 vehicles

33.6%

3 vehicles

14.2%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Monkland Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.7%

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

61.0%

4 bedrooms

18.5%

5 bedrooms

2.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Monkland Population Mobility

17.0%

moved in the last year

49.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Monkland Indigenous Population

7.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

164

Indigenous residents

1,952

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Monkland Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

160

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Monkland Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

17.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Monkland Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

Couple — no children

26.4%

One parent — children under 15

18.0%

One parent — no children under 15

11.9%

Couple — no children under 15

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Monkland Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 3

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Previously served

2.5% 21

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Never served

97.1% 812

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Monkland Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 121

—

Did not provide

85.3% 702

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Monkland Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

1 child

11.4%

2 children

26.1%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

10.5%

5+ children

4.6%

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

Monkland When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Monkland Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

25.1%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

31.2%

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

Monkland Household Size

1 person

31.3%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

14.7%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

3.7%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Monkland Where Residents Moved From

Same address

852

Moved from QLD

116

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

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

Monkland Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.6%

Step family — no other children

7.6%

Other couple — children only

6.5%

Blended family — no other children

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Monkland Schools

schools nearby

government

960

avg ICSEA score

3,127

total students

St Patrick's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 346 students

1039

ICSEA

St Patrick's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 514 students

1037

ICSEA

Jones Hill State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 482 students

990

ICSEA

Gympie Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 88 students

962

ICSEA

Gympie State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,012 students

955

ICSEA

Gympie Central State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 138 students

931

ICSEA

One Mile State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 316 students

925

ICSEA

Monkland State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 128 students

922

ICSEA

Gympie Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 103 students

880

ICSEA

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

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Monkland Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,111/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.2%

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

If you earn X in Monkland

Your weekly income

≈ $4,814/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $831/wk

Rent share 25.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkland

What is the population of Monkland QLD?

The population of Monkland QLD is 1,135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 241.7 people per km².Monkland is ranked #3,786 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Monkland?

The median personal income in Monkland QLD is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,111 per week.Family income is $1,322 per week.Monkland is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Monkland?

Median rent in Monkland QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 25.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Monkland ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Monkland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monkland QLD is $1,135. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Monkland?

The median age in Monkland QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Monkland a good suburb to live in?

Monkland is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,135.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.2% 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: 31881. All dollar figures in AUD.