Marcoola, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Marcoola QLD is 3,355 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marcoola is $768 per week ($39,936 per year). Median rent in Marcoola is $406 per week ($1,759 per month). Marcoola has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Marcoola has a population density of 230 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marcoola is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marcoola is $1,733.

Population
3,355
Census 2021
Median income
$768/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$406/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

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

Marcoola vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Marcoola is $768 a week, 3% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 706th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $406 a week, $86 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 29.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 45, 3 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.
MeasureMarcoolaTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$768/wk$747/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,401/wk$1,593/wk −12%$1,637/wk
Rent$406/wk$320/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age4542 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income29.0%20.4% +8.6 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 Marcoola, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Marcoola Population

3,355 residents at the 2021 Census.

Marcoola Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$768/wk
$39,936 per year
Ranked 4,169 of 14,663
Median Rent
$406/wk
$1,759 per month
Ranked 1,812 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Marcoola Rent Prices & Affordability

29% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,401/wk
Median rent $406/wk
Rent to income 29.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Marcoola against your income

About $6,071 a month
Median rent $406/wk
Left after rent $995/wk
Rent share 29.0%

Marcoola Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1024
avg ICSEA score
467
total students
Pacific Paradise State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 467 students
1024
ICSEA

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

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Marcoola Map

Marcoola, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Marcoola, Queensland: 26.5942°S, 153.0766°E

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

People in Marcoola

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (1,703) Female 49.4% (1,662)

Population Density

230
people per km²
3,355 people · 14.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,764
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.2%
New Zealand
3.3%
India
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%
Philippines
0.7%
Germany
0.4%
United States of America
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.4%
Greek
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
French
0.3%
Punjabi
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
44.2%
Australian
33.3%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
12.8%
German
6.3%
Italian
2.8%
Australian Aboriginal
2.7%
Dutch
2.3%
New Zealander
1.3%
French
0.9%
Chinese
0.8%

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
47.4%
Catholic
16.4%
Anglican
9.6%
Not stated
9.2%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Baptist
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.2% 1,183
Separated
4.0% 115
Divorced
13.9% 400
Widowed
4.6% 133
Never married
36.2% 1,040

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.0%
Couple: children under 15
34.5%
Couple: no children under 15
10.9%
One parent: children under 15
8.5%
One parent: no children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.5%
2 persons
40.1%
3 persons
14.1%
4 persons
10.7%
5 persons
3.4%
6+ persons
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Marcoola

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,388 occupied private dwellings in Marcoola at the 2021 Census, 40.4% were rented, 28.7% owned outright and 29.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 12 dwellings
Owned outright
28.7% 399 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.2% 405 dwellings
Rented
40.4% 561 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 21 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
64.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
23.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.8%
2 bedrooms
31.8%
3 bedrooms
40.5%
4 bedrooms
17.0%
5 bedrooms
3.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
6.0%
$800-$999/mo
6.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
41.7%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3 vehicles
12.0%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

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

Work, income and education in Marcoola

Employment

Employed full-time
36.4% 899 people
Employed part-time
24.4% 603 people
Unemployed
3.6% 90 people
Not in labour force
35.6% 879 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.1%
Community & Personal Service
13.7%
Managers
12.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Sales Workers
8.4%
Labourers
7.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
7.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.0%
$4,000+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Walked only
3.0%
Bus
1.8%
Bicycle
0.8%
Truck
0.8%
Other
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.3%

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
40.6%
Bachelor Degree
25.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Postgraduate Degree
6.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.9%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Engineering
14.2%
Health
12.9%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Education
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.0%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Information Technology
1.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.7%
Secondary: Government
24.0%
Vocational Education
13.7%
Primary: Catholic
8.6%
Pre-school
7.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.2%
Secondary: Catholic
3.8%

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
87.5%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
8.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
333
Arthritis
125
Asthma
116
Heart disease
84
Lung condition
77
Cancer
74
Diabetes
54
Stroke
36
Kidney disease
31
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 316
Did not provide
88.0% 2,312

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.7% 467
Not a volunteer
82.3% 2,171

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.4% 90
Never served
96.6% 2,555

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.1%
1 child
12.6%
2 children
30.6%
3 children
16.6%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
26
1961: 1970
60
1971: 1980
59
1981: 1990
67
1991: 2000
53
2001: 2010
101
2011: 2015
81
2016
14
2017
18
2018
23
2019
9
2020
4
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

21.4%
moved in the last year
53.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,425
Moved from QLD
338
Moved: same area (SA2)
155
Moved from NSW
48
Moved from VIC
44
Moved from overseas
31
Moved from TAS
13
Moved from NT
7
Moved from ACT
6
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.0%
5: 14 hours
32.4%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
23.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.5%
Step family: no other children
14.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $700/wk Rent: $290/wk $116/wk less rent

Suburbs near Marcoola

The closest suburb to Marcoola is Pacific Paradise, 3.4 km away.

Pacific Paradise
3.4 km away · income $654/wk · rent $400/wk
Mudjimba
3.5 km away · income $831/wk · rent $460/wk
Mount Coolum
3.5 km away · income $808/wk · rent $450/wk
Twin Waters
3.9 km away · income $780/wk · rent $650/wk
Yaroomba
4.7 km away · income $906/wk · rent $500/wk
Bli Bli
5.5 km away · income $758/wk · rent $460/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcoola

What is the population of Marcoola QLD?

The population of Marcoola QLD is 3,355 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 230 people per km². Marcoola is ranked #2,198 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marcoola?

The median personal income in Marcoola QLD is $768 per week, or $39,936 per year. The median household income is $1,401 per week. Family income is $1,764 per week. Marcoola is ranked #4,169 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marcoola?

Median rent in Marcoola QLD is $406 per week ($1,759 per month). Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate. Marcoola ranks #1,812 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marcoola?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marcoola QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marcoola?

The median age in Marcoola QLD is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marcoola a good suburb to live in?

Marcoola is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,355. The median income is $768/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% 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: 31761. All dollar figures in AUD.