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Mount Archer QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Archer QLD is 331 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Archer is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Mount Archer is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Mount Archer has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Archer has a population density of 6.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Archer is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Archer is $1,907.

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Mount Archer Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Archer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$669/wk

$34,788 per year

#6006 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,907/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Archer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (165) Female 49.7% (163)

Population Density

6.5

people per km²

331 people · 50.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,837

Family income/wk

Mount Archer 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Archer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.3% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.7% 58 dwellings

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

Mount Archer Country of Birth

Australia

93.3%

England

6.7%

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

Mount Archer Religion

No Religion

48.3%

Not stated

15.0%

Anglican

14.7%

Catholic

12.9%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Baptist

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Archer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Mount Archer Employment

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Employed full-time

38.1% 88 people

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Employed part-time

19.5% 45 people

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Not in labour force

42.4% 98 people

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

Mount Archer Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.5%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.6%

Postgraduate Degree

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

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

Mount Archer Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.9%

Community & Personal Service

17.4%

Professionals

15.2%

Managers

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Labourers

8.7%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.3%

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

Mount Archer Field of Study

Engineering

25.9%

Society & Culture

17.6%

Health

12.9%

Education

11.8%

Management & Commerce

9.4%

Architecture & Building

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Agriculture & Environment

4.7%

Information Technology

4.7%

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

Mount Archer Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Archer Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.7%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Archer Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 140

↔️

Separated

5.4% 15

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Divorced

8.6% 24

🕊️

Widowed

5.4% 15

👤

Never married

30.7% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Archer Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

30.7%

Irish

9.5%

Scottish

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.6%

German

4.4%

Dutch

2.9%

Other

2.9%

Italian

1.5%

New Zealander

1.0%

Maltese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Archer School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.9%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Pre-school

9.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

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

Mount Archer Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.9% 63

✅

No need for assistance

89.1% 516

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

Mount Archer Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.2% 37

—

Not a volunteer

84.8% 207

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Archer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.0%

$800-$999/mo

9.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Archer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.6%

Did not go to work

10.3%

Car (passenger)

7.7%

Walked only

6.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

3.4%

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

Mount Archer Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.1%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

26.9%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

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

Mount Archer Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.3%

2 bedrooms

12.4%

3 bedrooms

41.6%

4 bedrooms

32.7%

5 bedrooms

2.7%

6+ bedrooms

5.3%

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

Mount Archer Population Mobility

6.4%

moved in the last year

32.5%

moved in the last 5 years

52.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Archer Indigenous Population

6.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

531

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Archer Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Mount Archer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

1.5%

$650-$799/wk

17.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Archer Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.7%

Couple — children under 15

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

One parent — children under 15

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Archer Military Service

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Previously served

6.8% 17

👤

Never served

93.2% 232

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Archer Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 33

—

Did not provide

86.3% 207

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Archer Children Ever Born

No children

30.1%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

26.5%

3 children

22.9%

4 children

6.0%

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

Mount Archer When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Mount Archer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.5%

5–14 hours

35.4%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

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

Mount Archer Household Size

1 person

18.7%

2 persons

47.7%

3 persons

11.2%

4 persons

15.9%

5 persons

3.7%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Archer Where Residents Moved From

Same address

265

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mount Archer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Archer Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,607/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.9%

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

If you earn X in Mount Archer

Your weekly income

≈ $6,964/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,287/wk

Rent share 19.9%

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Mount Archer vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 166 Income: $575/wk Rent: $288/wk

Ballard

Pop: 167 Income: $774/wk Rent: $360/wk

Black Jack

Pop: 167 Income: $881/wk Rent: $350/wk

Clairview

Pop: 167 Income: $666/wk Rent: $210/wk

Langshaw

Pop: 167 Income: $560/wk Rent: $290/wk

Coulson

Pop: 168 Income: $718/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Archer

What is the population of Mount Archer QLD?

The population of Mount Archer QLD is 331 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.5 people per km².Mount Archer is ranked #5,810 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Archer?

The median personal income in Mount Archer QLD is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,607 per week.Family income is $1,837 per week.Mount Archer is ranked #6,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Archer?

Median rent in Mount Archer QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Archer ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Archer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Archer QLD is $1,907. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Archer?

The median age in Mount Archer QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Archer a good suburb to live in?

Mount Archer is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 331.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 31937. All dollar figures in AUD.