Mulgildie, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Mulgildie QLD is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mulgildie is $608 per week ($31,616 per year). Median rent in Mulgildie is $150 per week ($650 per month). Mulgildie has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Mulgildie has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mulgildie is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (25.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mulgildie is $741.

Population
147
Census 2021
Median income
$608/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$150/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Mulgildie vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Mulgildie is $608 a week, 19% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). Median rent is $150 a week, $170 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 12.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 46, 4 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMulgildieTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$608/wk$747/wk −19%$766/wk
Household income$1,166/wk$1,593/wk −27%$1,637/wk
Rent$150/wk$320/wk −53%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$741/mo$1,625/mo −54%$1,733/mo
Median age4642 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income12.9%20.4% −7.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Mulgildie, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mulgildie Population

147 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mulgildie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$608/wk
$31,616 per year
Ranked 6,961 of 14,663
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
Ranked 8,205 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$741/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Mulgildie Rent Prices & Affordability

13% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,166/wk
Median rent $150/wk
Rent to income 12.9%

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

Median rent in Mulgildie against your income

About $5,053 a month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,016/wk
Rent share 12.9%

Mulgildie Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
946
avg ICSEA score
20
total students
Mulgildie State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 20 students
946
ICSEA

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

All schools near Mulgildie, with a map

Mulgildie Map

Mulgildie, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Mulgildie, Queensland: 24.9741°S, 151.1426°E

Mulgildie Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Mulgildie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (79) Female 46.3% (68)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
147 people · 61.6 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,406
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Philippines
13.6%
South Korea
2.7%
England
2.0%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
6.8%
Tagalog
5.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
42.2%
English
32.7%
Filipino
16.3%
Irish
8.2%
Scottish
6.1%
German
5.4%
Dutch
4.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
25.9%
Anglican
23.1%
Catholic
22.4%
Not stated
16.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
6.1%
Church Christ
4.1%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Baptist
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.6% 69
Divorced
10.7% 13
Widowed
7.4% 9
Never married
25.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.1%
Couple: children under 15
29.5%
Couple: no children under 15
15.2%
One parent: children under 15
11.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.5%
2 persons
41.8%
3 persons
9.1%
4 persons
7.3%
5 persons
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mulgildie

Housing Tenure

Of the 59 occupied private dwellings in Mulgildie at the 2021 Census, 16.9% were rented, 47.5% owned outright and 15.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
10.2% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
47.5% 28 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
15.3% 9 dwellings
Rented
16.9% 10 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
5.1% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.8%
2 bedrooms
15.7%
3 bedrooms
56.9%
4 bedrooms
13.7%
5 bedrooms
5.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
34.5%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3 vehicles
10.3%
4+ vehicles
20.7%

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

Work, income and education in Mulgildie

Employment

Employed full-time
41.6% 47 people
Employed part-time
11.5% 13 people
Unemployed
4.4% 5 people
Not in labour force
42.5% 48 people

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

Occupation

Managers
55.2%
Professionals
17.2%
Labourers
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$500-$649/wk
13.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
8.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
20.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.1%
$3,500+/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.0%
Did not go to work
16.0%
Walked only
6.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.5%
Bachelor Degree
36.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.1%

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

Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
40.0%
Health
20.0%
Education
16.7%
Management & Commerce
13.3%
Engineering
10.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
52.6%
Secondary: Government
31.6%
Primary: Catholic
15.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.7%
Has need for assistance
3.4%
Need for assistance not stated
11.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
11
Diabetes
6
Kidney disease
5
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3
Stroke
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
5.8% 6
Did not provide
94.2% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.4% 24
Not a volunteer
77.6% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
66.7%
2 children
14.3%
4 children
19.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
4
2001: 2010
6
2011: 2015
10
2017
5

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

Population Mobility

8.1%
moved in the last year
34.7%
moved in the last 5 years
6.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
113
Moved: same area (SA2)
5
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.3%
5: 14 hours
24.5%
15: 29 hours
16.4%
30+ hours
13.6%
Did not do domestic work
28.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
62.5%
Step family: no other children
18.8%
Blended family: no other children
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla
Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk $25/wk less rent

Suburbs near Mulgildie

The closest suburb to Mulgildie is Monto, 15.4 km away.

Monto
15.4 km away · income $491/wk · rent $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mulgildie

What is the population of Mulgildie QLD?

The population of Mulgildie QLD is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km². Mulgildie is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mulgildie?

The median personal income in Mulgildie QLD is $608 per week, or $31,616 per year. The median household income is $1,166 per week. Family income is $1,406 per week. Mulgildie is ranked #6,961 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mulgildie?

Median rent in Mulgildie QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month). Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Mulgildie ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mulgildie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mulgildie QLD is $741. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mulgildie?

The median age in Mulgildie QLD is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mulgildie a good suburb to live in?

Mulgildie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 147. The median income is $608/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 32057. All dollar figures in AUD.