Mount Nathan, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Mount Nathan QLD is 1,375 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Nathan is $943 per week ($49,036 per year). Median rent in Mount Nathan is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Mount Nathan has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Nathan has a population density of 94 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Nathan is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Nathan is $2,435.

Population
1,375
Census 2021
Median income
$943/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$600/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Mount Nathan vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Mount Nathan is $943 a week, 26% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 266th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $600 a week, $280 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.3% 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.
MeasureMount NathanTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$943/wk$747/wk +26%$766/wk
Household income$2,465/wk$1,593/wk +55%$1,637/wk
Rent$600/wk$320/wk +88%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,435/mo$1,625/mo +50%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.3%20.4% +3.9 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 Mount Nathan, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mount Nathan Population

1,375 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mount Nathan Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$943/wk
$49,036 per year
Ranked 1,681 of 14,663
Median Rent
$600/wk
$2,600 per month
Ranked 202 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,435/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Mount Nathan Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,465/wk
Median rent $600/wk
Rent to income 24.3%

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

Median rent in Mount Nathan against your income

About $10,682 a month
Median rent $600/wk
Left after rent $1,865/wk
Rent share 24.3%

Mount Nathan Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1073
avg ICSEA score
765
total students
Silkwood School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 765 students
1073
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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Mount Nathan Map

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Mount Nathan, Queensland: 27.9802°S, 153.2730°E

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

People in Mount Nathan

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (681) Female 50.3% (689)

Population Density

94
people per km²
1,375 people · 14.6 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,506
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
5.9%
New Zealand
4.2%
Netherlands
0.5%
United States of America
0.5%
Canada
0.4%
Scotland
0.4%
Brazil
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

Mandarin
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
Japanese
0.4%
Portuguese
0.4%
Indonesian
0.3%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.2%
French
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
48.9%
Australian
38.5%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
9.8%
German
5.1%
Italian
4.1%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
New Zealander
1.9%
Dutch
1.7%
Chinese
1.5%
Maori
1.3%

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
44.8%
Catholic
20.8%
Anglican
13.7%
Not stated
5.8%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Baptist
1.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
60.0% 626
Separated
2.5% 26
Divorced
8.2% 86
Widowed
2.4% 25
Never married
26.8% 280

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
52.1%
Couple: no children
23.9%
Couple: no children under 15
16.9%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%
One parent: no children under 15
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
9.2%
2 persons
32.1%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
23.9%
5 persons
10.6%
6+ persons
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mount Nathan

Housing Tenure

Of the 416 occupied private dwellings in Mount Nathan at the 2021 Census, 7.5% were rented, 29.3% owned outright and 62.5% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
29.3% 122 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
62.5% 260 dwellings
Rented
7.5% 31 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 3 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
4.1%
3 bedrooms
17.7%
4 bedrooms
51.5%
5 bedrooms
18.4%
6+ bedrooms
7.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$600-$799/mo
1.8%
$800-$999/mo
1.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
28.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.2%
1 vehicle
11.3%
2 vehicles
42.0%
3 vehicles
25.3%
4+ vehicles
20.1%

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

Work, income and education in Mount Nathan

Employment

Employed full-time
42.4% 396 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 227 people
Unemployed
3.0% 28 people
Not in labour force
30.4% 284 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.8%
Managers
18.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
3.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
1.6%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
3.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.4%
$4,000+/wk
17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.6%
Did not go to work
11.5%
Car (passenger)
3.6%
Truck
2.9%
Walked only
2.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Train
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.4%

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
40.0%
Bachelor Degree
22.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.1%
Postgraduate Degree
8.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Engineering
19.6%
Health
13.1%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Architecture & Building
10.7%
Education
8.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Information Technology
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Other Non-Govt
18.4%
Primary: Government
15.4%
Secondary: Government
14.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.7%
Pre-school
11.8%
Primary: Catholic
11.5%
Vocational Education
8.8%
Secondary: Catholic
7.3%

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
91.8%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
100
Asthma
61
Arthritis
44
Heart disease
36
Lung condition
29
Cancer
27
Diabetes
25
Kidney disease
13
Stroke
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 126
Did not provide
87.4% 873

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.2% 142
Not a volunteer
85.8% 861

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.7% 27
Never served
97.3% 979

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.0%
1 child
10.6%
2 children
35.7%
3 children
19.5%
4 children
5.9%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
26
1971: 1980
22
1981: 1990
34
1991: 2000
33
2001: 2010
68
2011: 2015
22
2016
4
2020
3
2021
7

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

Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
38.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,185
Moved from QLD
91
Moved: same area (SA2)
19
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from SA
4
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.4%
5: 14 hours
32.6%
15: 29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
22.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.8%
Step family: no other children
7.8%
Blended family: no other children
5.5%
Other couple: children only
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Mount Nathan

The closest suburb to Mount Nathan is Maudsland, 4.5 km away.

Maudsland
4.5 km away · income $971/wk · rent $540/wk
Nerang
4.7 km away · income $704/wk · rent $390/wk
Pacific Pines
6.2 km away · income $836/wk · rent $470/wk
Gilston
6.2 km away · income $943/wk · rent $540/wk
Gaven
6.8 km away · income $715/wk · rent $455/wk
Highland Park
7.0 km away · income $722/wk · rent $430/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Nathan

What is the population of Mount Nathan QLD?

The population of Mount Nathan QLD is 1,375 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 94 people per km². Mount Nathan is ranked #3,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Nathan?

The median personal income in Mount Nathan QLD is $943 per week, or $49,036 per year. The median household income is $2,465 per week. Family income is $2,506 per week. Mount Nathan is ranked #1,681 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Nathan?

Median rent in Mount Nathan QLD is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Mount Nathan ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Nathan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Nathan QLD is $2,435. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Nathan?

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

Is Mount Nathan a good suburb to live in?

Mount Nathan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,375. The median income is $943/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% 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: 32007. All dollar figures in AUD.