Urban Centre · Area profile

Monto

5 km²

Monto has modest household incomes, a notably older population and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

📍 Monto, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,021▲ +1.1%since 2011 Median age54 yrs▲ +63.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.8%People aged 65 and over33.9%Children under 1512.8%People in a de facto relationship13.1%▼ -22.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Monto, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).

Seniors (65+)33.9%

Older adults (45–64)27.4%

Young adults (25–44)15.3%

Children (0–14)12.8%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In Monto, the largest group is Married at 37%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (15%).

Married37%
Never married31%
Divorced15%
Widowed12%
Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Monto, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by New Zealand (2%) and England (2%).

Australia82.2%

New Zealand1.9%

England1.8%

Philippines1.6%

South Africa0.6%

India0.3%

Ancestry

In Monto, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (33%) and German (10%).

English43.6%

Australian39.8%

German12.1%

Scottish11.8%

Irish10.1%

Filipino1.9%

Dutch1.5%

Italian0.9%

Chinese0.4%

Indian0.4%

Language

People using another language at home3.5%

Language used at home

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

English only89.4%

Tagalog0.4%

Religion

People with no religion33.2%

Religious affiliation

In Monto, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (36%) and Hinduism (1%).

Christianity62%
No religion36%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1230.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.8%

Highest year of school

In Monto, the largest group is Year 10 at 35%, followed by Year 12 (34%) and Year 9 or below (25%).

Year 1031.1%

Year 1230.1%

Year 9 or below21.8%

Year 115.3%

Highest qualification level

In Monto, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV37.5%

Bachelor degree14.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.2%

Certificate I / II4.7%

Postgraduate degree2.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Field of qualification

In Monto, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Education (16%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Engineering & related12.9%

Education11.3%

Management & commerce10.2%

Health10.0%

Society & culture9.8%

Architecture & building4.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%

Agriculture & environment4.2%

Natural & physical sciences1.6%

Creative arts0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$489▼ -23.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$829▼ -44.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,148▼ -35.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.2%

Household income distribution

In Monto, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

$650–$1,49934.6%

Under $65032.8%

$1,500–$2,99916.1%

$3,000–$3,9993.5%

$4,000 or more0.7%

Personal income distribution

In Monto, the largest group is Under $650 at 62%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65055.2%

$650–$1,49924.8%

$1,500–$2,9997.9%

$3,000 or more0.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.2%People with a mental health condition11.5%People needing help with daily activities12.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Monto, the largest group is None at 54%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (13%).

None48.6%

One condition21.7%

Two conditions11.4%

Three or more8.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Monto, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Other condition (15%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis16.7%

Other condition12.1%

Mental health11.5%

Asthma9.9%

Diabetes8.9%

Heart disease8.7%

Cancer5.2%

Lung condition4.2%

Dementia2.6%

Stroke1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.7%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid15.7%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.0%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -29.6%since 2011 One-parent families20.0%People living alone43.6%▲ +87.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Monto, the largest group is Couples without children at 40%, followed by Couples with children (38%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples without children40%
Couples with children38%
One-parent families20%
Other families2%

Household size

In Monto, the largest group is 1 person at 43%, followed by 2 people (37%) and 3 people (11%).

1 person43.6%

2 people37.2%

3 people11.0%

4 people5.7%

5 people3.3%

6 or more0.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$170—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$780▼ -64.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -45.5%since 2011 Households renting33.9%Homes owned outright40.7%Separate (detached) houses95.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms72.5%▼ -8.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Monto, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Rented (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (21%).

Owned outright42%
Rented35%
Owned with a mortgage21%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Monto, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Flat or apartment (2%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house96%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling1%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Bedrooms per home

In Monto, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 2 bedrooms (22%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms50.9%

2 bedrooms21.6%

4 bedrooms18.3%

5 or more3.3%

1 bedroom1.5%

Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Monto, the largest group is Under $200 at 76%, followed by $200–$349 (24%).

Under $20070.8%

$200–$34922.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Monto, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 66%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (5%).

Under $1,00064.5%

$1,000–$1,79928.0%

$1,800–$2,9995.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.3%▲ +38.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Monto, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 51%, followed by 2 vehicles (30%) and 3 vehicles (8%).

1 vehicle49.8%

2 vehicles29.0%

3 vehicles8.1%

No vehicle6.3%

4 or more4.3%

How people get to work

In Monto, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Walked (18%) and Worked at home (6%).

Car (driver)60.4%

Walked16.1%

Worked at home4.9%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Bicycle2.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.7%Recent arrivals from overseas8.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.3%Labour-force participation44.6%Employed full-time56.0%

Industries people work in

In Monto, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Education & training (15%) and Retail trade (13%).

Health care & social assistance15.3%

Education & training14.2%

Retail trade12.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing9.0%

Accommodation & food6.8%

Construction6.3%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Transport & warehousing4.4%

Manufacturing4.1%

Mining3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Monto, the largest group is Labourers at 16%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Labourers15.6%

Professionals13.4%

Community & personal service13.1%

Technicians & trades12.8%

Managers11.7%

Machinery operators & drivers10.1%

Clerical & administrative9.8%

Sales workers9.0%

Nearby areas

Eidsvold (L)Mount Perry (L)Thangool (L)Miriam Vale (L)Mundubbera Biloela Gin Gin (L)Calliope

👥 Demographics & Identity