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Mutchilba QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mutchilba QLD is 627 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mutchilba is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Mutchilba is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mutchilba has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Mutchilba has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mutchilba is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mutchilba is $1,500.

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Mutchilba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mutchilba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$739/wk

$38,428 per year

#4750 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mutchilba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (338) Female 46.4% (293)

Population Density

1.5

people per km²

627 people · 414.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Mutchilba 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mutchilba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 65 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 65 dwellings

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

Mutchilba Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

Germany

2.8%

England

1.6%

Croatia

1.2%

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

Mutchilba Religion

No Religion

34.6%

Catholic

30.3%

Not stated

13.3%

Anglican

10.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.5%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Othr Protestnt

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mutchilba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Mutchilba Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

37.2%

Mandarin

16.3%

Other

11.6%

Croatian

11.6%

German

9.3%

Tamil

7.0%

Italian

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mutchilba Employment

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Employed full-time

47.6% 198 people

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Employed part-time

21.6% 90 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 7 people

🏠

Not in labour force

29.1% 121 people

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

Mutchilba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.3%

Bachelor Degree

26.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

Certificate I/II

3.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.6%

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

Mutchilba Occupation

Managers

30.4%

Professionals

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.9%

Labourers

11.3%

Community & Personal Service

9.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.4%

Sales Workers

4.8%

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

Mutchilba Field of Study

Engineering

28.1%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Education

9.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.8%

Health

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Architecture & Building

2.5%

Creative Arts

2.5%

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

Mutchilba Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mutchilba Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mutchilba Marital Status

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Married

48.9% 245

↔️

Separated

3.6% 18

📋

Divorced

9.6% 48

🕊️

Widowed

3.6% 18

👤

Never married

34.3% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mutchilba Ancestry

Australian

29.3%

English

24.6%

Italian

9.9%

Scottish

7.8%

Other

6.1%

German

5.2%

Irish

4.7%

South African

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Croatian

2.0%

Chinese

1.6%

French

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mutchilba School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

31.4%

Primary — Catholic

27.6%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Pre-school

10.5%

Secondary — Catholic

10.5%

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

Mutchilba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 55

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 1,030

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

Mutchilba Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.2% 65

—

Not a volunteer

84.8% 363

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mutchilba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.9%

$450-$599/mo

9.8%

$800-$999/mo

5.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mutchilba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.2%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Walked only

10.7%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Other

3.0%

Truck

1.3%

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

Mutchilba Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.1%

1 vehicle

23.4%

2 vehicles

35.5%

3 vehicles

20.3%

4+ vehicles

16.8%

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

Mutchilba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.5%

2 bedrooms

24.6%

3 bedrooms

36.4%

4 bedrooms

22.5%

5 bedrooms

5.9%

6+ bedrooms

3.2%

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

Mutchilba Population Mobility

15.3%

moved in the last year

38.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mutchilba Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,031

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mutchilba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Mutchilba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mutchilba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.7%

Couple — no children

27.8%

Couple — no children under 15

13.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mutchilba Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 19

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Never served

95.7% 418

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mutchilba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 38

—

Did not provide

90.9% 380

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mutchilba Children Ever Born

No children

24.1%

1 child

19.4%

2 children

25.9%

3 children

13.5%

4 children

17.1%

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

Mutchilba When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

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

Mutchilba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

32.0%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

23.3%

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

Mutchilba Household Size

1 person

19.9%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

14.9%

5 persons

8.0%

6+ persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mutchilba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

453

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Mutchilba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.2%

Step family — no other children

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mutchilba Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,612/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.5%

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

If you earn X in Mutchilba

Your weekly income

≈ $6,985/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,362/wk

Rent share 15.5%

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Mutchilba vs State & National Average

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Pop: 314 Income: $491/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 314 Income: $1,008/wk Rent: $138/wk

Ballandean

Pop: 316 Income: $661/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 317 Income: $615/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 318 Income: $702/wk Rent: $144/wk

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Pop: 319 Income: $863/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mutchilba

What is the population of Mutchilba QLD?

The population of Mutchilba QLD is 627 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Mutchilba is ranked #4,672 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mutchilba?

The median personal income in Mutchilba QLD is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,612 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Mutchilba is ranked #4,750 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mutchilba?

Median rent in Mutchilba QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mutchilba ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mutchilba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mutchilba QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mutchilba?

The median age in Mutchilba QLD is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mutchilba a good suburb to live in?

Mutchilba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 627.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% 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: 32092. All dollar figures in AUD.