Middlemount
Mining shapes Middlemount more than lifestyle branding: 57.4% of employed residents work in mining, while the suburb has 1,899 people spread over 513.51 square kilometres. The median age is 32, eight years below the national figure, and household income ranks at the 94.8th percentile nationally. Housing is dominated by renters at 87.8%, with vacancy at 44.0%, so workforce demand and property availability move together. Like nearby Moranbah and Dysart, Middlemount is shaped by mining, while its 3.7 people-per-square-kilometre density reinforces car-based routines and employer dependence.
Local council: Isaac
Population
1,899
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,721/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers need to treat Middlemount as a tenure-and-employment decision, because there is no current median sale price to anchor negotiations. Separate houses account for 87.4% of dwellings, and 3-bedroom homes make up 71.5%, with another 17.0% having 4 or more bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,135, equal to 9.6% of household income, while household income ranks at the 94.8th percentile nationally. Compared with an owner-occupier market, the 87.8% rental share means resale evidence may be thinner; inspect recent comparable sales, lease demand and employer distance before buying.
For Buyers
Homebuyers need to treat Middlemount as a tenure-and-employment decision, because there is no current median sale price to anchor negotiations. Separate houses account for 87.4% of dwellings, and 3-bedroom homes make up 71.5%, with another 17.0% having 4 or more bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,135, equal to 9.6% of household income, while household income ranks at the 94.8th percentile nationally. Compared with an owner-occupier market, the 87.8% rental share means resale evidence may be thinner; inspect recent comparable sales, lease demand and employer distance before buying.
For Investors
Middlemount suits a specialist investor comfortable with mining-cycle exposure, because 57.4% of employment is in mining and 87.8% of occupied dwellings are rented. Weekly rent is $54, but vacancy is 44.0%, a higher risk signal than a tightly occupied rental market and a reason not to treat the low entry rent as automatic yield strength. Development was 0 over the past 12 months, which limits new supply but can also point to a thin resale market. Turnover is 27.5%, so tenant demand may change faster than in a settled owner-occupier suburb.
Schools in Middlemount
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Middlemount Community School
Demographics
Middlemount has a young, male-skewed workforce profile: median age is 32, eight years below the national figure, and 62.5% of residents are male. University attainment is 11.2%, 18.9 percentage points below the national level, which fits the strong machinery, trades and operational employment base. Overseas-born residents account for 14.1%, 7.5 points below the national comparison, while average household size is 2.6, or 0.1 above national. English ancestry counts 520, Irish 136 and Scottish 130; no religion is recorded for 616 people versus 573 identifying with Christianity. These patterns reflect a settled Anglo-leaning mining town rather than a migrant-majority centre.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.4%
Houses
6.2%
Townhouse
6.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Middlemount's housing stock is detached and overwhelmingly rented. Separate houses account for 87.4%, compared with 6.4% apartments and 6.2% semi-detached homes; 71.5% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 17.0% have 4 or more. Only 2.6% of households own outright and 3.3% hold a mortgage, versus 87.8% renting and 6.3% in other tenure. The $1,135 monthly mortgage figure represents 9.6% of household income, so mortgage stress is low, but vacancy at 44.0% makes local housing demand less predictable. No median sale price is available, so compare address-level sales rather than applying a regional average.
Mortgage / mo
$1,135
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$54
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,667
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
44.0%
Unoccupied
339
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
2.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
9.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
54.0%
Couples with children
34.6%
Couples, no children
9.7%
Single parent
309
Total families
Economy & Employment
Middlemount's economy is highly concentrated: mining employs 282 people, or 57.4% of the workforce, far ahead of education at 9.8% and 48 workers. Construction contributes 5.7% with 28 workers, administration 4.3% with 21, and healthcare 3.3% with 16. Occupations mirror this structure, led by machinery and drivers at 219, trades at 148 and professionals at 107, followed by labourers at 84 and managers at 75. Unemployment is 2.1%, full-time employment is 72.6% and participation is 52.5%, supporting a strong current labour market. Household income at the 94.8th percentile nationally sits above the national midpoint, but dependence on one industry is a clear concentration risk.
Unemployment
2.1%
Labour Force
801
Unemployed
17
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
72.6%
Part-time
16.8%
Participation
52.5%
Employed
784
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.2%
Postgraduate
1.4%
Born Overseas
14.1%
Dwellings
435
Transport to Work
Daily life in Middlemount is car-oriented because 66.0% of commuters drive, compared with 14.6% using public transport and 8.3% walking or cycling; only 2.0% work from home. At 3.7 people per square kilometre across 513.51 square kilometres, services are likely to feel spread out, so trip planning matters more than in a denser town. School provision centres on 1 government state school, Middlemount Community School, with enrolment and transport details worth checking by address. Volunteering is 22.2%, while need for assistance is 0.9% or 12 people. Compared with a metropolitan setting, space and lower crowding come with greater dependence on car access.
Drive
66.0%
Public Transport
14.6%
Walk / Cycle
8.3%
Work from Home
2.0%
Growth Outlook
Growth prospects are tied to workforce conditions rather than visible development. Middlemount has 1,899 residents across 513.51 square kilometres, while development activity was 0 in the past 12 months. Residential stability is above a highly transient profile: 72.5% stayed at the same address and turnover was 27.5%. Mining supplies 57.4% of employment, so local demand can shift with operating conditions and household recruitment. Compared with a new-release corridor, the combination of 0 recent development and 44.0% vacancy points to consolidation and cyclical movement more than broad-based expansion.
Population trend: Isaac council area
Middlemount sits in the Isaac council area. These are the council area's residents, not Middlemount's.
Residents 2025
23,186
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.9%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Middlemount compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middlemount a good suburb to live in?
Middlemount may suit buyers who prioritise employment access and detached housing over a broad resale market. It has 1,899 residents, 87.4% separate houses and 87.8% renters. Compared with an owner-occupier suburb, the tenure mix is more volatile, so check services, commute and recent sales before committing.
What is the median house price in Middlemount?
No current median house price is available for Middlemount, so avoid using a guessed figure. Local housing indicators include a monthly mortgage figure of $1,135 and weekly rent of $54, while 87.8% of occupied dwellings are rented. Compare several recent sales and lease terms before estimating value.
What schools are in Middlemount?
School provision centres on Middlemount Community School, a government state school. The suburb has 1,899 residents and a median age of 32, so families should confirm year levels, enrolment zones, transport and out-of-area options directly. School quality should not be inferred from location alone.
Is Middlemount safe?
A precise safety judgement needs current Queensland Police information and local context rather than a simple label. Middlemount has 1,899 residents, with 14.6% using public transport and 66.0% driving to work. Compared with a blanket suburb-wide judgement, recent incident patterns by street, lighting and worksite travel provide more useful checks.
Is Middlemount good for property investment?
Investment may appeal where mining-linked rental demand is strong, but the risk profile is pronounced. Mining accounts for 57.4% of employment, rent is $54 a week and vacancy is 44.0%, which is higher than a tightly occupied market. Development was 0 over 12 months, so liquidity and tenant continuity need careful checking.
How is Middlemount's population changing?
Middlemount's population is 1,899 today. Residential stability is relatively strong for a workforce location, with 72.5% of residents staying at the same address and turnover of 27.5%. Compared with a more mobile mining settlement, this suggests a settled core, although future change will remain sensitive to mining employment.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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