Mooloolah Valley, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Mooloolah Valley QLD is 3,629 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mooloolah Valley is $768 per week ($39,936 per year). Median rent in Mooloolah Valley is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Mooloolah Valley has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Mooloolah Valley has a population density of 197 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mooloolah Valley is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mooloolah Valley is $1,996.

Population
3,629
Census 2021
Median income
$768/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Mooloolah Valley vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Mooloolah Valley 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 $420 a week, $100 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 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.
MeasureMooloolah ValleyTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$768/wk$747/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,931/wk$1,593/wk +21%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$320/wk +31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,996/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.8%20.4% +1.3 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 Mooloolah Valley, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mooloolah Valley Population

3,629 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mooloolah Valley Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$768/wk
$39,936 per year
Ranked 4,169 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,996/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Mooloolah Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,931/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 21.8%

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

Median rent in Mooloolah Valley against your income

About $8,368 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $1,511/wk
Rent share 21.8%

Mooloolah Valley Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1012
avg ICSEA score
230
total students
Mooloolah State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 230 students
1012
ICSEA

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

All schools near Mooloolah Valley, with a map

Mooloolah Valley Map

Mooloolah Valley, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Mooloolah Valley, Queensland: 26.7627°S, 152.9656°E

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

People in Mooloolah Valley

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (1,750) Female 51.9% (1,886)

Population Density

197
people per km²
3,629 people · 18.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,109
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
6.7%
New Zealand
3.9%
South Africa
0.6%
United States of America
0.6%
Scotland
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%
Germany
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Thai
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%
French
0.2%
German
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
Korean
0.1%

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

Ancestry

English
44.4%
Australian
39.3%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
11.1%
German
6.6%
Italian
2.8%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%
Dutch
2.0%
New Zealander
1.9%
Welsh
1.0%
Polish
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
51.6%
Anglican
11.5%
Catholic
11.4%
Not stated
10.8%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.7% 1,460
Separated
3.4% 99
Divorced
9.1% 263
Widowed
3.6% 103
Never married
33.2% 955

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.1%
Couple: no children
27.8%
Couple: no children under 15
15.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.5%
One parent: no children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.0%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
20.2%
5 persons
7.6%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mooloolah Valley

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,201 occupied private dwellings in Mooloolah Valley at the 2021 Census, 12.7% were rented, 27.0% owned outright and 55.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.0% 36 dwellings
Owned outright
27.0% 324 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
55.6% 668 dwellings
Rented
12.7% 153 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 16 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
7.9%
3 bedrooms
40.2%
4 bedrooms
39.2%
5 bedrooms
8.3%
6+ bedrooms
2.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
37.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.0%
1 vehicle
23.2%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
18.3%
4+ vehicles
13.7%

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

Work, income and education in Mooloolah Valley

Employment

Employed full-time
37.2% 918 people
Employed part-time
25.3% 624 people
Unemployed
2.9% 71 people
Not in labour force
34.6% 852 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
28.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%
Community & Personal Service
11.4%
Managers
10.4%
Labourers
6.4%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
14.4%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Truck
1.9%
Walked only
1.7%
Other
0.8%
Train
0.8%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Bus
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

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
41.8%
Bachelor Degree
24.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Postgraduate Degree
6.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.5%
Engineering
17.1%
Health
14.1%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Education
10.4%
Architecture & Building
10.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.6%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Agriculture & Environment
3.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%
Information Technology
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.9%
Secondary: Government
24.8%
Vocational Education
10.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.2%
Pre-school
7.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Secondary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Catholic
4.5%

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
86.1%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
8.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
332
Asthma
114
Arthritis
112
Heart disease
82
Diabetes
69
Lung condition
68
Cancer
43
Stroke
34
Kidney disease
14
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 358
Did not provide
86.4% 2,272

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.8% 443
Not a volunteer
83.2% 2,194

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
3.6% 96
Never served
96.1% 2,549

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.7%
1 child
14.4%
2 children
33.0%
3 children
15.8%
4 children
5.7%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
29
1961: 1970
67
1971: 1980
52
1981: 1990
82
1991: 2000
73
2001: 2010
172
2011: 2015
62
2016
8
2017
22
2018
23
2019
11
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
43.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,765
Moved from QLD
393
Moved: same area (SA2)
50
Moved from NSW
29
Moved from VIC
22
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from SA
6
Moved from NT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5: 14 hours
32.3%
15: 29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
11.7%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.7%
Step family: no other children
7.6%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%
Other couple: children only
0.8%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $735/wk Rent: $290/wk $130/wk less rent
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Income: $703/wk Rent: $293/wk $127/wk less rent

Suburbs near Mooloolah Valley

The closest suburb to Mooloolah Valley is Eudlo, 4.5 km away.

Eudlo
4.5 km away · income $669/wk · rent $368/wk
Glenview
5.2 km away · income $803/wk · rent $455/wk
Landsborough (Qld)
5.7 km away · income $725/wk · rent $390/wk
Palmwoods (Qld)
7.8 km away · income $746/wk · rent $430/wk
Tanawha
7.9 km away · income $905/wk · rent $408/wk
Mons
9.9 km away · income $940/wk · rent $575/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mooloolah Valley

What is the population of Mooloolah Valley QLD?

The population of Mooloolah Valley QLD is 3,629 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 197 people per km². Mooloolah Valley is ranked #2,081 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mooloolah Valley?

The median personal income in Mooloolah Valley QLD is $768 per week, or $39,936 per year. The median household income is $1,931 per week. Family income is $2,109 per week. Mooloolah Valley is ranked #4,169 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mooloolah Valley?

Median rent in Mooloolah Valley QLD is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Mooloolah Valley ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mooloolah Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mooloolah Valley QLD is $1,996. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mooloolah Valley?

The median age in Mooloolah Valley QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mooloolah Valley a good suburb to live in?

Mooloolah Valley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,629. The median income is $768/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 31896. All dollar figures in AUD.