Montville, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Montville QLD is 1,092 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Montville is $719 per week ($37,388 per year). Median rent in Montville is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Montville has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Montville has a population density of 60 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Montville is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Montville is $2,000.

Population
1,092
Census 2021
Median income
$719/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$375/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
56years
Census 2021

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

Montville vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Montville is $719 a week, 4% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 858th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $375 a week, $55 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 56, 14 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.
MeasureMontvilleTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$719/wk$747/wk −4%$766/wk
Household income$1,550/wk$1,593/wk −3%$1,637/wk
Rent$375/wk$320/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age5642 +14 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.2%20.4% +3.8 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 Montville, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Montville Population

1,092 residents at the 2021 Census.

Montville Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$719/wk
$37,388 per year
Ranked 5,120 of 14,663
Median Rent
$375/wk
$1,625 per month
Ranked 2,632 of 14,663
Median Age
56years
18 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Montville Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,550/wk
Median rent $375/wk
Rent to income 24.2%

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

Median rent in Montville against your income

About $6,717 a month
Median rent $375/wk
Left after rent $1,175/wk
Rent share 24.2%

Montville Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1072
avg ICSEA score
91
total students
Montville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 91 students
1072
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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Montville Map

Montville, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Montville, Queensland: 26.6985°S, 152.8788°E

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

People in Montville

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (542) Female 50.4% (550)

Population Density

60
people per km²
1,092 people · 18.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,771
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
8.6%
New Zealand
3.0%
South Africa
1.6%
Germany
1.0%
Canada
0.8%
Papua New Guinea
0.8%
United States of America
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.9%
French
0.9%
German
0.8%
Polish
0.4%
Serbian
0.3%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
50.1%
Australian
28.1%
Irish
16.2%
Scottish
15.8%
German
6.5%
Dutch
2.7%
Italian
1.9%
Polish
1.8%
French
1.6%
South African
1.0%
Greek
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
43.1%
Anglican
14.9%
Catholic
12.9%
Not stated
9.6%
Uniting Church
4.3%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Baptist
2.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.2% 559
Separated
3.2% 30
Divorced
13.2% 125
Widowed
4.1% 39
Never married
20.3% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
46.2%
Couple: children under 15
30.7%
Couple: no children under 15
13.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.3%
One parent: children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.8%
2 persons
45.9%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
4.8%
6+ persons
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Montville

Housing Tenure

Of the 423 occupied private dwellings in Montville at the 2021 Census, 17.3% were rented, 50.4% owned outright and 27.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
50.4% 213 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.7% 117 dwellings
Rented
17.3% 73 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.3% 14 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.2%
2 bedrooms
13.1%
3 bedrooms
44.5%
4 bedrooms
28.5%
5 bedrooms
8.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.1%
1 vehicle
31.5%
2 vehicles
43.6%
3 vehicles
15.2%
4+ vehicles
7.6%

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

Work, income and education in Montville

Employment

Employed full-time
26.7% 224 people
Employed part-time
23.6% 198 people
Unemployed
2.3% 19 people
Not in labour force
47.4% 398 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.8%
Managers
23.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.8%
Community & Personal Service
11.0%
Clerical & Administrative
8.7%
Labourers
5.6%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.3%
Did not go to work
16.5%
Walked only
6.7%
Other
4.3%
Train
1.2%
Car (passenger)
1.2%
Truck
0.9%
Bus
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.3%

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

Bachelor Degree
32.0%
Certificate III/IV
25.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.8%
Postgraduate Degree
12.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.9%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.6%
Health
16.0%
Education
12.3%
Engineering
12.0%
Society & Culture
10.0%
Creative Arts
8.6%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.9%
Agriculture & Environment
4.3%
Information Technology
2.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.0%
Secondary: Government
16.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
13.9%
Vocational Education
10.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.0%
Pre-school
7.6%
Secondary: Catholic
6.3%
Primary: Catholic
2.1%

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
88.0%
Has need for assistance
5.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
95
Arthritis
51
Diabetes
35
Asthma
32
Heart disease
31
Cancer
28
Stroke
21
Lung condition
13
Kidney disease
12
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 134
Did not provide
84.9% 754

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.7% 236
Not a volunteer
73.3% 648

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 3
Previously served
6.7% 60
Never served
92.9% 829

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.5%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
30.7%
3 children
22.5%
4 children
6.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
19
1961: 1970
47
1971: 1980
32
1981: 1990
41
1991: 2000
31
2001: 2010
36
2011: 2015
24
2018
7
2019
9

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

Population Mobility

14.8%
moved in the last year
40.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
871
Moved from QLD
92
Moved: same area (SA2)
16
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from TAS
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5: 14 hours
32.4%
15: 29 hours
20.1%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.6%
Step family: no other children
13.0%
Blended family: no other children
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $722/wk Rent: $290/wk $85/wk less rent
Mapleton
Income: $591/wk Rent: $350/wk $25/wk less rent
Woorim
Income: $577/wk Rent: $340/wk $35/wk less rent
Malanda
Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk $125/wk less rent

Suburbs near Montville

The closest suburb to Montville is Witta, 5.3 km away.

Witta
5.3 km away · income $594/wk · rent $368/wk
West Woombye
6.0 km away · income $696/wk · rent $420/wk
Maleny
6.9 km away · income $618/wk · rent $390/wk
Eudlo
6.9 km away · income $669/wk · rent $368/wk
Palmwoods (Qld)
7.6 km away · income $746/wk · rent $430/wk
Mapleton
7.9 km away · income $591/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montville

What is the population of Montville QLD?

The population of Montville QLD is 1,092 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 60 people per km². Montville is ranked #3,838 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Montville?

The median personal income in Montville QLD is $719 per week, or $37,388 per year. The median household income is $1,550 per week. Family income is $1,771 per week. Montville is ranked #5,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Montville?

Median rent in Montville QLD is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Montville ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Montville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Montville QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Montville?

The median age in Montville QLD is 56 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Montville a good suburb to live in?

Montville is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,092. The median income is $719/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% 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: 31888. All dollar figures in AUD.