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Mount Tyson QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Tyson QLD is 280 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Tyson is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in Mount Tyson is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Mount Tyson has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Tyson has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Tyson is $1,300.

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Mount Tyson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Tyson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$659/wk

$34,268 per year

#6165 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mount Tyson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (147) Female 47.5% (133)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

280 people · 77.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Mount Tyson 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 Tyson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.7% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.3% 30 dwellings

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

Mount Tyson Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Mount Tyson Religion

No Religion

27.4%

Anglican

16.5%

Lutheran

15.0%

Catholic

14.7%

Not stated

14.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.6%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Baptist

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Tyson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Mount Tyson Employment

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Employed full-time

40.3% 73 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 42 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

34.8% 63 people

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

Mount Tyson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.6%

Bachelor Degree

23.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.7%

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

Mount Tyson Occupation

Managers

25.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.0%

Clerical & Administrative

20.3%

Professionals

16.9%

Labourers

10.2%

Community & Personal Service

5.1%

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

Mount Tyson Field of Study

Engineering

25.7%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Health

13.5%

Agriculture & Environment

12.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.8%

Management & Commerce

10.8%

Education

8.1%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

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

Mount Tyson Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Tyson Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Tyson Marital Status

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Married

56.5% 122

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Separated

3.7% 8

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Divorced

5.1% 11

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Widowed

3.7% 8

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Never married

31.0% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Tyson Ancestry

Australian

35.8%

English

29.0%

German

13.7%

Irish

7.7%

Scottish

7.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.1%

Other

1.6%

Filipino

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Tyson School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.5%

Primary — Government

32.4%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Secondary — Catholic

5.4%

Primary — Catholic

4.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

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

Mount Tyson Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.9% 31

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No need for assistance

94.1% 495

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

Mount Tyson Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.1% 43

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Not a volunteer

77.9% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Tyson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

21.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Tyson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.6%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Car (passenger)

6.9%

Walked only

5.9%

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

Mount Tyson Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.4%

2 vehicles

47.7%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

20.9%

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

Mount Tyson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

14.8%

3 bedrooms

45.7%

4 bedrooms

28.4%

5 bedrooms

6.2%

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

Mount Tyson Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Tyson Indigenous Population

5.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

502

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Tyson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

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

Mount Tyson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

9.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

15.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Tyson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.8%

Couple — no children

23.1%

Couple — no children under 15

20.2%

One parent — children under 15

13.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Tyson Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 4

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Never served

97.9% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Tyson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 23

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Did not provide

88.3% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Tyson Children Ever Born

No children

21.8%

1 child

3.8%

2 children

39.7%

3 children

23.1%

4 children

7.7%

5+ children

3.8%

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

Mount Tyson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

25.5%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

15.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.4%

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

Mount Tyson Household Size

1 person

15.1%

2 persons

33.7%

3 persons

17.4%

4 persons

10.5%

5 persons

14.0%

6+ persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Tyson Where Residents Moved From

Same address

238

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mount Tyson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Tyson Schools

schools nearby

government

941

avg ICSEA score

total students

Mount Tyson State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 26 students

941

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 Tyson Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,325/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.1%

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

If you earn X in Mount Tyson

Your weekly income

≈ $5,742/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,085/wk

Rent share 18.1%

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Mount Tyson vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Tuan

Pop: 140 Income: $504/wk Rent: $270/wk

Eukey

Pop: 140 Income: $617/wk Rent: $250/wk

Arcadia Valley

Pop: 141 Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $120/wk

Glen Cairn

Pop: 141 Income: $581/wk Rent: $500/wk

Foreshores

Pop: 142 Income: $662/wk Rent: $290/wk

Gumlow

Pop: 142 Income: $792/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Tyson

What is the population of Mount Tyson QLD?

The population of Mount Tyson QLD is 280 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Mount Tyson is ranked #6,165 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Tyson?

The median personal income in Mount Tyson QLD is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,325 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Mount Tyson is ranked #6,165 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Tyson?

Median rent in Mount Tyson QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Tyson ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Tyson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Tyson QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Tyson?

The median age in Mount Tyson QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Tyson a good suburb to live in?

Mount Tyson is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 280.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 32033. All dollar figures in AUD.