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Mount Pelion QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Pelion QLD is 90 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Pelion is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Mount Pelion is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mount Pelion has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Pelion has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Pelion is $1,733.

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Mount Pelion Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Pelion Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Mount Pelion Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (48) Female 47.8% (44)

Population Density

1.5

people per km²

90 people · 61.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Mount Pelion Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Pelion Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.6% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.4% 8 dwellings

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

Mount Pelion Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Mount Pelion Religion

No Religion

41.2%

Catholic

25.9%

Not stated

17.6%

Anglican

8.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.5%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Pelion Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

43.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.3%

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

Mount Pelion Employment

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Employed full-time

48.3% 29 people

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Employed part-time

18.3% 11 people

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Not in labour force

33.3% 20 people

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

Mount Pelion Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

67.7%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.7%

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

Mount Pelion Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

36.4%

Labourers

27.3%

Professionals

22.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

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

Mount Pelion Field of Study

Education

27.8%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Engineering

16.7%

Architecture & Building

16.7%

Society & Culture

16.7%

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

Mount Pelion Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Pelion Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Pelion Marital Status

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Married

42.9% 36

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Separated

3.6% 3

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Divorced

7.1% 6

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Widowed

3.6% 3

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Never married

42.9% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Pelion Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

32.4%

German

6.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

Dutch

3.9%

Italian

3.9%

Scottish

3.9%

Irish

2.9%

Maltese

2.9%

Other

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Pelion School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

50.0%

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

Mount Pelion Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.9% 3

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No need for assistance

98.1% 154

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

Mount Pelion Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.4% 5

—

Not a volunteer

92.6% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Pelion How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

89.5%

Car (passenger)

10.5%

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

Mount Pelion Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.9%

2 vehicles

32.1%

3 vehicles

35.7%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Mount Pelion Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

19.4%

2 bedrooms

12.9%

3 bedrooms

38.7%

4 bedrooms

29.0%

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

Mount Pelion Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

30.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Pelion Indigenous Population

6.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

144

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Pelion Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Mount Pelion Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$400-$499/wk

11.3%

$500-$649/wk

13.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

17.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Pelion Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.9%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

Couple — children under 15

19.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Pelion Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 10

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Did not provide

85.7% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Pelion Children Ever Born

No children

47.4%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

26.3%

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

Mount Pelion Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

17.1%

15–29 hours

11.8%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

40.8%

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

Mount Pelion Household Size

1 person

22.2%

2 persons

59.3%

4 persons

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Pelion Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Mount Pelion Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Pelion Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,687/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Mount Pelion

Your weekly income

≈ $7,310/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,437/wk

Rent share 14.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $93/wk

Ingham

Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Millmerran

Income: $623/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Ayr

Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Cooktown

Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Collinsville (Qld)

Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Mount Pelion vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Caffey

Pop: 45 Income: $711/wk Rent: $260/wk

Coalbank

Pop: 45 Income: $519/wk Rent: $150/wk

Crownthorpe

Pop: 45 Income: $510/wk Rent: $230/wk

Cutella

Pop: 45 Income: $593/wk Rent: $385/wk

Eurella

Pop: 45 Income: $774/wk

Golden Fleece

Pop: 45 Income: $433/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Pelion

What is the population of Mount Pelion QLD?

The population of Mount Pelion QLD is 90 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Pelion?

The median personal income in Mount Pelion QLD is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Pelion?

Median rent in Mount Pelion QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Pelion?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Pelion QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Pelion?

The median age in Mount Pelion QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Pelion a good suburb to live in?

Mount Pelion is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 90.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 32011. All dollar figures in AUD.