Mount Sylvia QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Sylvia QLD is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Sylvia is $442 per week ($22,984 per year). Median rent in Mount Sylvia is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mount Sylvia has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Sylvia has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Sylvia is $650.

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Mount Sylvia Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Sylvia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$442/wk
$22,984 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mount Sylvia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (33) Female 51.5% (35)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
70 people · 41.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$966
Family income/wk

Mount Sylvia Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Sylvia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.0% 7 dwellings

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

Mount Sylvia Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Sylvia Religion

No Religion
31.1%
Anglican
21.6%
Catholic
12.2%
Baptist
9.5%
Lutheran
9.5%
Uniting Church
6.8%
Not stated
5.4%
Church Christ
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Sylvia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Mount Sylvia Employment

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Employed full-time
45.0% 27 people
Employed part-time
13.3% 8 people
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Not in labour force
41.7% 25 people

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

Mount Sylvia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.1%
Bachelor Degree
17.4%

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

Mount Sylvia Occupation

Labourers
41.2%
Professionals
35.3%
Managers
23.5%

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

Mount Sylvia Field of Study

Health
45.5%
Engineering
27.3%
Education
27.3%

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

Mount Sylvia Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Sylvia Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Sylvia Marital Status

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Widowed
4.9% 3
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Never married
50.8% 31
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Married
37.7% 23
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Divorced
6.6% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Sylvia Ancestry

English
45.3%
Australian
17.2%
Irish
17.2%
German
15.6%
Scottish
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Sylvia School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
66.7%
Primary — Government
33.3%

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

Mount Sylvia Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.0% 10
No need for assistance
92.0% 115

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

Mount Sylvia Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.4% 14
Not a volunteer
73.6% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Sylvia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Sylvia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.0%
Car (passenger)
13.0%

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

Mount Sylvia Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
41.7%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Mount Sylvia Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.0%
3 bedrooms
52.2%
4 bedrooms
13.0%
5 bedrooms
21.7%

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

Mount Sylvia Population Mobility

4.8%
moved in the last year
21.0%
moved in the last 5 years
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Sylvia Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
124
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Sylvia Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
5
Mental health
4
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Mount Sylvia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
29.5%
$150-$299/wk
18.2%
$400-$499/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
22.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Sylvia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.9%
Couple — no children
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
22.4%
One parent — no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Sylvia Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.1% 12
Did not provide
73.9% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Sylvia Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Mount Sylvia When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3
2011–2015
3
2019
4

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

Mount Sylvia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.7%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
19.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Mount Sylvia Household Size

1 person
24.2%
2 persons
39.4%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
12.1%
5 persons
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Sylvia Where Residents Moved From

Same address
59
Moved from QLD
3

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

Mount Sylvia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Sylvia Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
918
avg ICSEA score
23
total students
Mount Sylvia State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 23 students
918
ICSEA

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

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Mount Sylvia Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $939/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.6%

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

If you earn X in Mount Sylvia

≈ $4,069/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $689/wk
Rent share 26.6%

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Mount Sylvia vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Sylvia

What is the population of Mount Sylvia QLD?

The population of Mount Sylvia QLD is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Sylvia?

The median personal income in Mount Sylvia QLD is $442 per week, or $22,984 per year.The median household income is $939 per week.Family income is $966 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Sylvia?

Median rent in Mount Sylvia QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Sylvia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Sylvia QLD is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Sylvia?

The median age in Mount Sylvia QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Sylvia a good suburb to live in?

Mount Sylvia is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 70.The median income is $442/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% 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: 32028. All dollar figures in AUD.