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Malanda

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📍 Malanda, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,707▼ -45.7%since 2011Median age50 yrs▲ +47.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.0%People aged 65 and over30.3%Children under 1518.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–47777

Age structure

In Malanda, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Seniors (65+)30.3%
Older adults (45–64)26.0%
Children (0–14)18.2%
Young adults (25–44)16.2%
Youth (15–24)8.5%

Marital status

In Malanda, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married46%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Malanda, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (3%).

Australia78.3%
New Zealand3.0%
England2.7%
India0.3%
Philippines0.2%
Nepal0.2%
Italy0.2%
South Africa0.2%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

In Malanda, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Italian (0%).

English only87.2%
Italian0.3%

Religion

People with no religion43.3%

Religious affiliation

In Malanda, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (49%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity50%
  • No religion49%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Hinduism0%

Education

Completed Year 1241.9%

Highest year of school

In Malanda, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1241.9%
Year 1027.4%
Year 9 or below11.6%
Year 118.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$602▲ +30.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,109▲ +22.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,416▲ +40.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.8%

Household income distribution

In Malanda, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by Under $650 (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49932.6%
Under $65022.6%
$1,500–$2,99921.7%
$3,000–$3,9997.0%
$4,000 or more4.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.3%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Malanda, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis10.3%
Asthma10.2%
Mental health9.1%
Other condition7.6%
Heart disease5.3%
Diabetes5.2%
Cancer3.5%
Lung condition2.9%
Dementia1.5%
Stroke1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.6%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid23.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -14.8%since 2011One-parent families20.8%

Family composition

In Malanda, the largest group is Couples with children at 43%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (21%).

  • Couples with children43%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families21%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -6.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting30.2%Homes owned outright40.5%Separate (detached) houses90.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Malanda, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).

  • Owned outright42%
  • Rented31%
  • Owned with a mortgage26%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Malanda, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Flat or apartment (8%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

  • Separate house91%
  • Flat or apartment8%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years36.6%

How people get to work

In Malanda, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)62.1%
Worked at home9.3%
Walked6.2%
Car (passenger)5.0%
Bus0.5%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation48.3%Employed full-time50.6%

Industries people work in

In Malanda, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Education & training (12%).

Health care & social assistance16.3%
Retail trade11.7%
Education & training11.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.6%
Manufacturing5.9%
Public administration & safety5.9%
Construction5.8%
Accommodation & food5.0%
Other services4.2%
Professional & technical4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Malanda, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals17.7%
Labourers14.5%
Technicians & trades13.4%
Community & personal service12.0%
Clerical & administrative11.7%
Managers10.7%
Sales workers10.2%
Machinery operators & drivers8.8%

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