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Muirlea QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Muirlea QLD is 174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Muirlea is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Muirlea is $408 per week ($1,768 per month). Muirlea has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Muirlea has a population density of 25.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Muirlea is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Muirlea is $1,733.

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Muirlea Population

residents (Census 2021)

Muirlea Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$710/wk

$36,920 per year

#5302 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$408/wk

$1,768 per month

#1805 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Muirlea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (82) Female 50.3% (83)

Population Density

25.3

people per km²

174 people · 6.9 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,674

Family income/wk

Muirlea Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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)

Muirlea Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.1% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.9% 20 dwellings

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

Muirlea Country of Birth

Australia

96.3%

England

3.7%

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

Muirlea Religion

No Religion

41.3%

Catholic

21.3%

Anglican

14.4%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Pentecostal

5.6%

Not stated

4.4%

Baptist

3.8%

Brethren

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Muirlea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

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

Muirlea Employment

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Employed full-time

31.6% 43 people

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Employed part-time

17.6% 24 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

47.8% 65 people

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

Muirlea Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.1%

Bachelor Degree

16.7%

Postgraduate Degree

8.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.3%

Certificate I/II

5.6%

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

Muirlea Occupation

Professionals

36.4%

Community & Personal Service

20.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.1%

Managers

6.8%

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

Muirlea Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.3%

Education

25.0%

Health

13.6%

Engineering

11.4%

Agriculture & Environment

9.1%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Society & Culture

6.8%

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

Muirlea Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Muirlea Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Muirlea Marital Status

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Married

53.8% 77

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Divorced

7.7% 11

🕊️

Widowed

7.0% 10

👤

Never married

31.5% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Muirlea Ancestry

English

28.9%

Australian

27.7%

German

13.2%

Scottish

12.4%

Irish

8.3%

Other

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

French

1.7%

Hungarian

1.7%

Lebanese

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Muirlea School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.8%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

12.5%

Vocational Education

12.5%

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

Muirlea Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 15

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 312

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

Muirlea Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.5% 41

—

Not a volunteer

70.5% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Muirlea Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$600-$799/mo

19.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Muirlea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.3%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Walked only

10.0%

Truck

8.3%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

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

Muirlea Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.9%

2 vehicles

26.8%

3 vehicles

22.5%

4+ vehicles

26.8%

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

Muirlea Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

42.0%

4 bedrooms

27.5%

5 bedrooms

8.7%

6+ bedrooms

5.8%

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

Muirlea Population Mobility

7.8%

moved in the last year

20.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Muirlea Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

333

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Muirlea Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Muirlea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

13.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Muirlea Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.3%

Couple — children under 15

34.0%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Muirlea Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 3

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Never served

97.8% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Muirlea Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 19

—

Did not provide

86.2% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Muirlea Children Ever Born

No children

38.2%

1 child

5.5%

2 children

36.4%

3 children

14.5%

4 children

5.5%

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

Muirlea When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Muirlea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

33.1%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

25.0%

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

Muirlea Household Size

1 person

28.8%

2 persons

52.5%

3 persons

11.9%

6+ persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Muirlea Where Residents Moved From

Same address

153

Moved from QLD

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

Muirlea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.3%

Step family — no other children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Muirlea Schools

schools nearby

government

991

avg ICSEA score

4,353

total students

West Moreton Anglican College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,495 students

1072

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 390 students

1029

ICSEA

Ipswich Adventist School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 108 students

1026

ICSEA

Ipswich State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,776 students

925

ICSEA

Brassall State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 584 students

901

ICSEA

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

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Muirlea Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,474/wk

Median Rent $408/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.7%

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

If you earn X in Muirlea

Your weekly income

≈ $6,387/month

Median rent $408/wk

Left after rent $1,066/wk

Rent share 27.7%

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Muirlea vs State & National Average

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Pop: 87 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $547/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $462/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $662/wk Rent: $158/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Muirlea

What is the population of Muirlea QLD?

The population of Muirlea QLD is 174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.3 people per km².Muirlea is ranked #7,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Muirlea?

The median personal income in Muirlea QLD is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,474 per week.Family income is $1,674 per week.Muirlea is ranked #5,302 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Muirlea?

Median rent in Muirlea QLD is $408 per week ($1,768 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Muirlea ranks #1,805 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Muirlea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Muirlea 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 Muirlea?

The median age in Muirlea QLD is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Muirlea a good suburb to live in?

Muirlea is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 174.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 32053. All dollar figures in AUD.