Mount Sheridan, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Mount Sheridan QLD is 8,678 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Sheridan is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Mount Sheridan is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Mount Sheridan has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mount Sheridan has a population density of 1,288 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Sheridan is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (37.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Sheridan is $1,542.

Population
8,678
Census 2021
Median income
$857/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$390/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

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

Mount Sheridan vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Mount Sheridan is $857 a week, 15% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 432nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $70 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 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 SheridanTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$857/wk$747/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$1,826/wk$1,593/wk +15%$1,637/wk
Rent$390/wk$320/wk +22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,542/mo$1,625/mo −5%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.4%20.4% +0.9 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 Sheridan, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mount Sheridan Population

8,678 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mount Sheridan Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$857/wk
$44,564 per year
Ranked 2,666 of 14,663
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
Ranked 2,258 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,542/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Mount Sheridan Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,826/wk
Median rent $390/wk
Rent to income 21.4%

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

Median rent in Mount Sheridan against your income

About $7,913 a month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $1,436/wk
Rent share 21.4%

Mount Sheridan Schools

11
schools nearby
6
government
938
avg ICSEA score
7,209
total students
Trinity Anglican School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,204 students
1103
ICSEA
St Gerard Majella Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 399 students
1035
ICSEA
St Mary's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 949 students
1023
ICSEA
St Therese's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 541 students
991
ICSEA
Cairns State Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 130 students
913
ICSEA
Isabella State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 496 students
899
ICSEA
Bentley Park College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,771 students
869
ICSEA
Woree State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 530 students
860
ICSEA
Woree State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 750 students
854
ICSEA
White Rock State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 439 students
837
ICSEA
Holy Spirit College - Edmonton Campus Catholic
Secondary

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 Sheridan Map

Mount Sheridan, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Mount Sheridan, Queensland: 16.9879°S, 145.7301°E

Mount Sheridan Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Mount Sheridan

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (4,163) Female 52.1% (4,519)

Population Density

1,288
people per km²
8,678 people · 6.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,018
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

New Zealand
2.8%
England
2.8%
India
1.8%
Philippines
1.7%
Japan
1.6%
Papua New Guinea
1.2%
Thailand
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

Japanese
2.6%
Punjabi
1.5%
Nepali
0.8%
Tagalog
0.7%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.6%
Filipino
0.6%
Cantonese
0.6%

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

Ancestry

English
34.5%
Australian
31.3%
Irish
10.2%
Scottish
9.4%
Australian Aboriginal
7.1%
Italian
6.3%
German
4.8%
Filipino
2.6%
Chinese
2.2%
Indian
2.1%
Dutch
1.4%

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
37.6%
Catholic
25.2%
Anglican
10.0%
Not stated
6.3%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%
Other religions
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

9.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.2% 3,210
Separated
3.2% 217
Divorced
8.9% 603
Widowed
3.5% 235
Never married
37.3% 2,539

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.4%
Couple: no children
25.9%
Couple: no children under 15
14.6%
One parent: children under 15
11.1%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.0%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
17.0%
5 persons
7.3%
6+ persons
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mount Sheridan

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,041 occupied private dwellings in Mount Sheridan at the 2021 Census, 26.3% were rented, 27.9% owned outright and 43.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 15 dwellings
Owned outright
27.9% 848 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.6% 1,326 dwellings
Rented
26.3% 801 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 45 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
3.3%
3 bedrooms
49.9%
4 bedrooms
41.0%
5 bedrooms
5.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
5.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.3%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
45.2%
3 vehicles
13.5%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

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

Work, income and education in Mount Sheridan

Employment

Employed full-time
43.2% 2,677 people
Employed part-time
24.9% 1,545 people
Unemployed
3.4% 211 people
Not in labour force
28.5% 1,765 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.1%
Clerical & Administrative
13.6%
Managers
10.8%
Sales Workers
6.2%
Labourers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
12.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.5%
Did not go to work
18.6%
Car (passenger)
6.4%
Bus
1.0%
Other
0.8%
Walked only
0.8%
Bicycle
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Ferry
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

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
42.4%
Bachelor Degree
25.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.5%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.3%
Engineering
16.9%
Society & Culture
14.9%
Health
14.4%
Education
12.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Information Technology
2.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
22.7%
Primary: Government
19.6%
Secondary: Government
16.9%
Secondary: Catholic
16.1%
Vocational Education
10.8%
Pre-school
7.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%

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
90.0%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
659
Asthma
208
Arthritis
208
Diabetes
180
Heart disease
165
Cancer
121
Lung condition
115
Kidney disease
69
Stroke
67
Dementia
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 804
Did not provide
87.5% 5,613

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.2% 977
Not a volunteer
84.8% 5,460

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 43
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 19
Previously served
4.0% 256
Never served
95.1% 6,153

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.4%
1 child
14.4%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
15.7%
4 children
6.3%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
49
1961: 1970
125
1971: 1980
163
1981: 1990
248
1991: 2000
292
2001: 2010
510
2011: 2015
243
2016
59
2017
25
2018
31
2019
30
2020
23
2021
8

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

Population Mobility

14.6%
moved in the last year
42.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,975
Moved from QLD
853
Moved: same area (SA2)
162
Moved from VIC
36
Moved from NSW
33
Moved from overseas
26
Moved from NT
21
Moved from WA
14
Moved from SA
8
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5: 14 hours
31.7%
15: 29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.4%
Step family: no other children
11.1%
Blended family: no other children
3.9%
Intact family: other children present
2.1%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $744/wk Rent: $300/wk $90/wk less rent

Suburbs near Mount Sheridan

The closest suburb to Mount Sheridan is Bentley Park, 2.5 km away.

Bentley Park
2.5 km away · income $821/wk · rent $385/wk
Bayview Heights
2.8 km away · income $895/wk · rent $390/wk
Edmonton
2.9 km away · income $795/wk · rent $350/wk
White Rock (Cairns - Qld)
3.3 km away · income $694/wk · rent $340/wk
Woree
3.8 km away · income $679/wk · rent $280/wk
Earlville
4.6 km away · income $700/wk · rent $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Sheridan

What is the population of Mount Sheridan QLD?

The population of Mount Sheridan QLD is 8,678 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,288 people per km². Mount Sheridan is ranked #806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Sheridan?

The median personal income in Mount Sheridan QLD is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year. The median household income is $1,826 per week. Family income is $2,018 per week. Mount Sheridan is ranked #2,666 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Sheridan?

Median rent in Mount Sheridan QLD is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Mount Sheridan ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Sheridan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Sheridan QLD is $1,542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Sheridan?

The median age in Mount Sheridan QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Sheridan a good suburb to live in?

Mount Sheridan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 8,678. The median income is $857/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% 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: 32020. All dollar figures in AUD.