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Mount Maria QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Maria QLD is 225 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Maria is $428 per week ($22,256 per year). Median rent in Mount Maria is $263 per week ($1,140 per month). Mount Maria has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Maria has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Maria is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Maria is $972.

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Mount Maria Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Maria Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$428/wk

$22,256 per year

#8729 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$263/wk

$1,140 per month

#5856 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$972/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1 per bedroom

Mount Maria Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (113) Female 48.4% (106)

Population Density

2.3

people per km²

225 people · 99.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$942

Family income/wk

Mount Maria Age Distribution

0-4

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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Maria Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.2% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.8% 33 dwellings

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

Mount Maria Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

3.1%

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

Mount Maria Religion

No Religion

36.0%

Anglican

17.8%

Catholic

17.3%

Not stated

12.6%

Salvation Army

5.1%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Maria Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Mount Maria Employment

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Employed full-time

15.0% 27 people

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Employed part-time

19.4% 35 people

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Unemployed

13.9% 25 people

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Not in labour force

51.7% 93 people

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

Mount Maria Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.4%

Bachelor Degree

15.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.7%

Postgraduate Degree

7.2%

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

Mount Maria Occupation

Professionals

21.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

Sales Workers

19.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

19.0%

Managers

9.5%

Labourers

9.5%

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

Mount Maria Field of Study

Engineering

32.5%

Education

22.5%

Health

15.0%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Management & Commerce

7.5%

Society & Culture

7.5%

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

Mount Maria Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Maria Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

17.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

22.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Maria Marital Status

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Married

46.0% 91

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Separated

6.6% 13

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Divorced

11.6% 23

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Widowed

3.5% 7

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Never married

32.3% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Maria Ancestry

Australian

32.0%

English

28.3%

Scottish

11.7%

Irish

9.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

German

5.3%

Dutch

3.0%

Italian

1.7%

Russian

1.3%

Other

1.3%

Polish

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Maria School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.9%

Secondary — Government

35.7%

Pre-school

21.4%

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

Mount Maria Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.6% 38

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No need for assistance

90.4% 357

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

Mount Maria Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.6% 24

—

Not a volunteer

86.4% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Maria Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

14.3%

$450-$599/mo

28.6%

$600-$799/mo

10.7%

$800-$999/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Maria How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.5%

Did not go to work

25.0%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Walked only

5.8%

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

Mount Maria Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.7%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

17.6%

4+ vehicles

17.6%

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

Mount Maria Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.8%

2 bedrooms

36.6%

3 bedrooms

35.4%

4 bedrooms

12.2%

5 bedrooms

6.1%

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

Mount Maria Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

43.6%

moved in the last 5 years

27.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Maria Indigenous Population

8.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

360

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Maria Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Mount Maria Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.5%

$150-$299/wk

14.5%

$300-$399/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

13.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Maria Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.4%

Couple — children under 15

25.9%

Couple — no children under 15

24.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Maria Military Service

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Previously served

9.5% 17

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Never served

90.5% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Maria Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 24

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Did not provide

86.6% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Maria Children Ever Born

No children

14.5%

1 child

24.2%

2 children

24.2%

3 children

29.0%

4 children

8.1%

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

Mount Maria When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Mount Maria Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.3%

5–14 hours

21.5%

15–29 hours

23.2%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

28.2%

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

Mount Maria Household Size

1 person

21.9%

2 persons

42.7%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

7.3%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Maria Where Residents Moved From

Same address

171

Moved from QLD

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

Mount Maria Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

58.6%

Step family — no other children

20.7%

Blended family — no other children

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Maria Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $879/wk

Median Rent $263/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.9%

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

If you earn X in Mount Maria

Your weekly income

≈ $3,809/month

Median rent $263/wk

Left after rent $616/wk

Rent share 29.9%

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Mount Maria vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Drillham

Pop: 113 Income: $662/wk Rent: $180/wk

Emu Creek (Qld)

Pop: 113 Income: $593/wk Rent: $260/wk

Irvinebank

Pop: 113 Income: $442/wk Rent: $60/wk

Lotus Creek

Pop: 113 Income: $1,174/wk

Massie

Pop: 113 Income: $609/wk Rent: $255/wk

North Talwood

Pop: 113 Income: $671/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Maria

What is the population of Mount Maria QLD?

The population of Mount Maria QLD is 225 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Mount Maria is ranked #6,658 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Maria?

The median personal income in Mount Maria QLD is $428 per week, or $22,256 per year.The median household income is $879 per week.Family income is $942 per week.Mount Maria is ranked #8,729 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Maria?

Median rent in Mount Maria QLD is $263 per week ($1,140 per month).Rent represents 29.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Mount Maria ranks #5,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Maria?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Maria QLD is $972. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Maria?

The median age in Mount Maria QLD is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Maria a good suburb to live in?

Mount Maria is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 225.The median income is $428/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.9% 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: 31990. All dollar figures in AUD.