Monkland
At $338,000, Monkland's median house price sits well below Queensland state averages, and household income in the 17.9th percentile nationally explains the gap. This small suburb of 1,135 people covers 4.7 square kilometres on the Gympie fringe, with 93.1% of dwellings being separate houses and 61% containing 3 bedrooms, making it one of the more detached-dominant residential pockets in the region. Healthcare employs 21.3% of local workers, the largest single sector. The vacancy rate of 7.2% is elevated compared to tight national rental markets, pointing to softer rental demand than the state average.
Population
1,135
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,111/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$338K
Estimated from rent (2025)
With a median house price of $338,000, Monkland is substantially more affordable than Queensland capital city benchmarks, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6% stays comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,135. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 93.1%, with semi-detached dwellings at 4.6% and apartments at just 2.3%. Bedroom sizes lean toward 3-bedroom homes at 61%, while 4-plus bedroom properties make up 22.3%, giving buyers a genuine choice of family-sized options. Outright owners account for 33% of households, with 31.8% carrying a mortgage and 35.1% renting, a relatively even three-way tenure split compared to most suburban areas.
For Buyers
With a median house price of $338,000, Monkland is substantially more affordable than Queensland capital city benchmarks, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6% stays comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,135. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 93.1%, with semi-detached dwellings at 4.6% and apartments at just 2.3%. Bedroom sizes lean toward 3-bedroom homes at 61%, while 4-plus bedroom properties make up 22.3%, giving buyers a genuine choice of family-sized options. Outright owners account for 33% of households, with 31.8% carrying a mortgage and 35.1% renting, a relatively even three-way tenure split compared to most suburban areas.
For Investors
A renter share of 35.1% provides a meaningful tenant base, and weekly rent of $280 against a $338,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.3%, higher than capital city averages. However, the 7.2% vacancy rate is elevated and suggests rental demand is not tight. Development activity is modest, with only 2 applications recorded in the past 12 months, indicating low near-term supply pressure from new builds. The income base is low, with household income in the 17.9th percentile nationally, which caps the rental ceiling and limits rent growth potential. Investors should weigh the decent yield against the structural income constraint and the above-average vacancy when assessing long-term performance compared to state averages.
Development Activity
Total DAs
2
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Monkland iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Monkland State School
Prep-6 · 128 students
Demographics
Monkland's median age of 39 is 1.0 year below the national figure, a modest difference that points to a working-family profile. The overseas-born share of 9.5% is 12.1 percentage points below national, reflecting the suburb's firmly Anglo-Celtic character. Ancestry is led by English (496), Scottish (134), Irish (116) and German (78) residents. University qualifications reach just 13.1% of the adult population, which is 17.0 points below the national rate, consistent with a labour and trades-oriented workforce. Average household size is 2.3, marginally below the national average by 0.2. Couples with children make up the largest family type at 281 families, while couples without children account for 211, giving the suburb a moderately family-oriented composition.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.1%
Houses
4.6%
Townhouse
2.3%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is defined by detached houses, which comprise 93.1% of all dwellings, well above state norms. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 61%, followed by 4-plus bedroom properties at 22.3% and 2-bedroom homes at 15.9%, meaning the suburb strongly favours family-sized housing over smaller units. Tenure divides into 33% outright owners, 31.8% with mortgages and 35.1% renting. The rent-to-income ratio of 25.2% and mortgage-to-income of 23.6% both sit below the 30% stress threshold, indicating relatively affordable housing costs for residents. The median house price of $338,000 and weekly rent of $280 reflect the lower income base, with household income placing at the 17.9th percentile nationally. Vacancy at 7.2% is above typical levels, signalling available supply in the rental market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,135
Rent / wk
$280
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$575
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.2%
Unoccupied
34
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.9%
Couples, no children
816
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 21.3% of the workforce (58 workers), a share above the national average for small suburbs and reflecting the Gympie health services network nearby. Manufacturing and retail each contribute around 11%, with education at 9.9% and construction at 9.6%. By occupation, Labourers lead at 89 workers, followed by Community and Personal Service workers at 70 and Professionals at 55. Full-time employment accounts for 53.8% of employed residents, while the unemployment rate sits at 5.6%, higher than national headline rates. Participation rate is 47.0%, low compared to most suburbs, because 351 residents are not in the labour force. Personal weekly income averages $575, and family weekly income averages $1,322, both well below national medians.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.8%
Part-time
40.6%
Participation
47.0%
Employed
407
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.1%
Postgraduate
2.8%
Born Overseas
9.5%
Dwellings
432
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 89.1% of residents driving to work, above the national average, reflecting the limited public transport options typical of smaller Queensland regional suburbs. Walking and cycling account for 2.4% of commutes. No schools are recorded inside the Monkland boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in surrounding Gympie areas. Crime statistics are not available at the suburb level. The volunteering rate of 14.6% indicates moderate community engagement. Assistance needs affect 10.7% of residents (112 people), a relatively elevated share compared to the national average, which is consistent with the lower income and education profile. Housing costs are manageable, with rent at 25.2% and mortgage at 23.6% of income, both below stress thresholds.
Drive
89.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Monkland compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monkland a good suburb to live in?
Monkland suits buyers and renters seeking affordable detached housing in the Gympie region. The median house price is $338,000, well below Brisbane benchmarks, and housing costs stay below stress thresholds with mortgage-to-income at 23.6%. The main limitations are the low income base at the 17.9th percentile nationally and limited amenities within the suburb boundary itself.
What is the median house price in Monkland?
The median house price is approximately $338,000, estimated from rental data as of 2025. Weekly rent averages $280 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,135, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Monkland?
No schools are recorded inside the Monkland boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Gympie suburbs. The local university qualification rate is 13.1%, which is 17.0 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the trades and labour-oriented workforce of this area.
Is Monkland safe?
Suburb-level crime statistics are not available for Monkland in this dataset. As indirect indicators, 74% of residents have stayed in the same address, suggesting a settled community, and the volunteering rate is 14.6%. The assistance needs rate of 10.7% is somewhat elevated compared to national averages, consistent with the lower income profile at the 17.9th percentile nationally.
Is Monkland good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $280 against a $338,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.3%, higher than capital city averages. However, the vacancy rate of 7.2% is elevated and household income sits at the 17.9th percentile nationally, limiting rent growth. Development activity is low at 2 applications in the past 12 months, so oversupply from new builds is not an immediate concern.
How is Monkland's population changing?
Monkland has a stable population of 1,135 residents across 4.7 square kilometres. A 74% residential retention rate, compared to a 26% turnover rate, indicates the community is relatively settled. Development activity is minimal at 2 applications in 12 months, suggesting limited near-term growth pressure. Broader Gympie LGA population trends will be the main driver of future demand in this suburb.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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