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North Maleny QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of North Maleny QLD is 710 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Maleny is $763 per week ($39,676 per year). Median rent in North Maleny is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). North Maleny has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. North Maleny has a population density of 30.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Maleny is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Maleny is $1,701.

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North Maleny Population

residents (Census 2021)

North Maleny Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$763/wk

$39,676 per year

#4258 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,701/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

North Maleny Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (344) Female 51.8% (369)

Population Density

30.7

people per km²

710 people · 23.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,903

Family income/wk

North Maleny 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)

North Maleny Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.4% 177 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.6% 78 dwellings

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

North Maleny Country of Birth

Australia

86.6%

England

11.6%

Croatia

1.8%

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

North Maleny Religion

No Religion

52.3%

Anglican

15.4%

Catholic

12.0%

Not stated

6.5%

Christian (other)

4.7%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Buddhism

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Maleny Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

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

North Maleny Employment

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Employed full-time

20.5% 119 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 128 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 12 people

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Not in labour force

55.4% 322 people

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

North Maleny Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.9%

Certificate III/IV

21.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

10.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

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

North Maleny Occupation

Professionals

38.6%

Managers

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.8%

Labourers

5.8%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

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

North Maleny Field of Study

Society & Culture

20.9%

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Health

19.4%

Engineering

12.8%

Creative Arts

6.6%

Education

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.6%

Information Technology

3.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

2.6%

Architecture & Building

2.0%

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

North Maleny Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Maleny Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

1.5%

$650-$799/wk

2.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Maleny Marital Status

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Married

63.2% 408

↔️

Separated

2.5% 16

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Divorced

8.7% 56

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Widowed

5.9% 38

👤

Never married

19.8% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Maleny Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

25.5%

Irish

11.7%

Scottish

9.6%

German

5.3%

Other

4.9%

South African

1.6%

Welsh

1.5%

Italian

1.0%

Indian

0.7%

New Zealander

0.7%

Dutch

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Maleny School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

32.9%

Primary — Government

31.5%

Secondary — Catholic

11.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Vocational Education

6.8%

Pre-school

5.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

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

North Maleny Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.4% 100

✅

No need for assistance

92.6% 1,252

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

North Maleny Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

32.2% 200

—

Not a volunteer

67.8% 421

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Maleny Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.2%

$450-$599/mo

4.6%

$600-$799/mo

9.2%

$800-$999/mo

7.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

4.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Maleny How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.2%

Did not go to work

22.1%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Walked only

4.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.5%

Truck

1.5%

Other

1.5%

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

North Maleny Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.9%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

19.1%

4+ vehicles

6.0%

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

North Maleny Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.2%

2 bedrooms

10.2%

3 bedrooms

46.7%

4 bedrooms

30.2%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

North Maleny Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

35.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Maleny Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,344

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Maleny Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Dementia

Stroke

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

North Maleny Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Maleny Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.5%

Couple — children under 15

23.0%

Couple — no children under 15

15.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Maleny Military Service

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Previously served

5.5% 34

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Never served

94.5% 587

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Maleny Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 101

—

Did not provide

83.7% 517

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Maleny Children Ever Born

No children

25.4%

1 child

13.2%

2 children

29.6%

3 children

21.1%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

3.6%

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

North Maleny When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

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

North Maleny Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.0%

5–14 hours

35.0%

15–29 hours

22.1%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

12.4%

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

North Maleny Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

55.3%

3 persons

12.4%

4 persons

8.2%

5 persons

3.1%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Maleny Where Residents Moved From

Same address

612

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

North Maleny Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.8%

Step family — no other children

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Maleny Schools

schools nearby

government

1074

avg ICSEA score

total students

The River School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 77 students

1074

ICSEA

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

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North Maleny Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,608/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in North Maleny

Your weekly income

≈ $6,968/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,258/wk

Rent share 21.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

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Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $193/wk

Wongaling Beach

Income: $699/wk Rent: $273/wk Save: $77/wk

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $150/wk

Pie Creek

Income: $683/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $40/wk

Bouldercombe

Income: $686/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $40/wk

South Kolan

Income: $636/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $70/wk

North Maleny vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Calavos

Pop: 359 Income: $668/wk Rent: $128/wk

Boreen Point

Pop: 359 Income: $494/wk Rent: $310/wk

Comet

Pop: 360 Income: $1,264/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mowbray (Qld)

Pop: 362 Income: $896/wk Rent: $300/wk

Wallaville

Pop: 363 Income: $488/wk Rent: $240/wk

King Scrub

Pop: 363 Income: $922/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Maleny

What is the population of North Maleny QLD?

The population of North Maleny QLD is 710 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 30.7 people per km².North Maleny is ranked #4,481 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Maleny?

The median personal income in North Maleny QLD is $763 per week, or $39,676 per year.The median household income is $1,608 per week.Family income is $1,903 per week.North Maleny is ranked #4,258 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Maleny?

Median rent in North Maleny QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Maleny ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Maleny?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Maleny QLD is $1,701. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Maleny?

The median age in North Maleny QLD is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Maleny a good suburb to live in?

North Maleny is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 710.The median income is $763/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 32182. All dollar figures in AUD.