McDowall, QLD: suburb profile

The population of McDowall QLD is 7,612 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McDowall is $1,059 per week ($55,068 per year). Median rent in McDowall is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). McDowall has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. McDowall has a population density of 1,773 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in McDowall is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in McDowall is $2,167.

Population
7,612
Census 2021
Median income
$1,059/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$470/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

McDowall vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in McDowall is $1,059 a week, 42% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 124th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $470 a week, $150 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 38, 4 years younger 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.
MeasureMcDowallTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,059/wk$747/wk +42%$766/wk
Household income$2,486/wk$1,593/wk +56%$1,637/wk
Rent$470/wk$320/wk +47%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,625/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age3842 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.9%20.4% −1.5 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 McDowall, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

McDowall Population

7,612 residents at the 2021 Census.

McDowall Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,059/wk
$55,068 per year
Ranked 877 of 14,663
Median Rent
$470/wk
$2,037 per month
Ranked 852 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

McDowall Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,486/wk
Median rent $470/wk
Rent to income 18.9%

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

Median rent in McDowall against your income

About $10,773 a month
Median rent $470/wk
Left after rent $2,016/wk
Rent share 18.9%

McDowall Schools

22
schools nearby
13
government
1062
avg ICSEA score
11,255
total students
Northside Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,245 students
1145
ICSEA
McDowall State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 988 students
1120
ICSEA
St William's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 520 students
1112
ICSEA
Aspley State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 690 students
1107
ICSEA
Queen of Apostles Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 296 students
1106
ICSEA
Prince of Peace Lutheran College Independent
Primary · Prep-12 · 653 students
1104
ICSEA
Everton Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 558 students
1084
ICSEA
Pine Community School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 103 students
1080
ICSEA
Craigslea State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,236 students
1070
ICSEA
Craigslea State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 599 students
1070
ICSEA
Albany Hills State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 829 students
1068
ICSEA
Albany Creek State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,550 students
1055
ICSEA
Aspley Special School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 142 students
1014
ICSEA
Somerset Hills State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 103 students
1009
ICSEA
Everton Park State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 482 students
1001
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 22 schools.

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

All schools near McDowall, with a map

McDowall Map

McDowall, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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McDowall, Queensland: 27.3821°S, 152.9920°E

McDowall Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (22)

People in McDowall

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (3,684) Female 51.6% (3,926)

Population Density

1,773
people per km²
7,612 people · 4.3 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,729
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
3.8%
India
2.6%
New Zealand
2.5%
South Africa
1.6%
China
1.5%
Italy
1.1%
Philippines
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.5%
Italian
1.9%
Malayalam
1.8%
Cantonese
1.0%
Spanish
0.7%
Hindi
0.7%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.6%

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

Ancestry

Australian
35.4%
English
35.4%
Irish
12.8%
Scottish
10.8%
Italian
7.7%
German
6.0%
Chinese
4.8%
Indian
4.4%
Dutch
1.7%
Filipino
1.5%
Australian Aboriginal
1.2%

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
34.4%
Catholic
29.6%
Anglican
10.1%
Not stated
3.7%
Baptist
3.6%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.2% 3,457
Separated
2.2% 136
Divorced
6.5% 393
Widowed
3.3% 197
Never married
30.8% 1,865

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.4%
Couple: no children
23.9%
Couple: no children under 15
19.9%
One parent: children under 15
4.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.1%
2 persons
34.0%
3 persons
19.1%
4 persons
22.3%
5 persons
7.8%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in McDowall

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,636 occupied private dwellings in McDowall at the 2021 Census, 22.5% were rented, 36.5% owned outright and 40.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.4% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
36.5% 961 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.3% 1,062 dwellings
Rented
22.5% 594 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 14 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
3.3%
3 bedrooms
33.7%
4 bedrooms
48.7%
5 bedrooms
12.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.0%
$800-$999/mo
4.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
27.2%
2 vehicles
48.2%
3 vehicles
15.6%
4+ vehicles
7.4%

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

Work, income and education in McDowall

Employment

Employed full-time
45.1% 2,502 people
Employed part-time
23.4% 1,298 people
Unemployed
2.8% 155 people
Not in labour force
28.8% 1,596 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
40.2%
Managers
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.3%
Community & Personal Service
9.8%
Sales Workers
4.6%
Labourers
3.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.2%
$4,000+/wk
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.0%
Did not go to work
14.9%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Bus
2.6%
Train
1.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Truck
0.7%
Bicycle
0.6%
Walked only
0.6%
Other
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.6%

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

Bachelor Degree
36.3%
Certificate III/IV
23.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.7%
Postgraduate Degree
14.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.1%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.5%
Health
15.1%
Engineering
13.3%
Society & Culture
12.4%
Education
8.9%
Information Technology
4.7%
Architecture & Building
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.1%
Secondary: Government
15.1%
Secondary: Catholic
13.7%
Primary: Catholic
11.5%
Pre-school
11.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.9%
Vocational Education
7.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%

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
93.7%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
2.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
625
Asthma
269
Arthritis
220
Heart disease
191
Diabetes
150
Cancer
128
Lung condition
82
Kidney disease
44
Stroke
34
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 756
Did not provide
87.1% 5,124

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.6% 982
Not a volunteer
83.4% 4,916

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.9% 172
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 22
Previously served
3.7% 219
Never served
93.0% 5,505

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.2%
1 child
12.4%
2 children
35.0%
3 children
15.6%
4 children
4.2%
5+ children
0.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
62
1961: 1970
120
1971: 1980
148
1981: 1990
202
1991: 2000
214
2001: 2010
546
2011: 2015
275
2016
35
2017
47
2018
66
2019
56
2020
42

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

Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
38.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,351
Moved from QLD
758
Moved from VIC
59
Moved from NSW
57
Moved: same area (SA2)
44
Moved from overseas
43
Moved from SA
19
Moved from WA
10
Moved from NT
9
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5: 14 hours
34.7%
15: 29 hours
15.3%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
17.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.5%
Step family: no other children
6.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near McDowall

The closest suburb to McDowall is Chermside West, 2.0 km away.

Chermside West
2.0 km away · income $884/wk · rent $455/wk
Everton Park
2.0 km away · income $1,044/wk · rent $420/wk
Everton Hills
2.2 km away · income $1,093/wk · rent $480/wk
Stafford Heights
2.4 km away · income $929/wk · rent $415/wk
Aspley
3.2 km away · income $846/wk · rent $415/wk
Bridgeman Downs
3.4 km away · income $1,092/wk · rent $520/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About McDowall

What is the population of McDowall QLD?

The population of McDowall QLD is 7,612 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,773 people per km². McDowall is ranked #944 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in McDowall?

The median personal income in McDowall QLD is $1,059 per week, or $55,068 per year. The median household income is $2,486 per week. Family income is $2,729 per week. McDowall is ranked #877 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in McDowall?

Median rent in McDowall QLD is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. McDowall ranks #852 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in McDowall?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in McDowall QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in McDowall?

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

Is McDowall a good suburb to live in?

McDowall is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,612. The median income is $1,059/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 31790. All dollar figures in AUD.