Mons
Household income in the 94.6th percentile nationally places Mons firmly among Queensland's most prosperous small suburbs, yet the population of just 1,179 across 4.63 km2 keeps density low at 255 residents per km2. Every dwelling here is a separate house, a rare uniformity that sets it apart from most Sunshine Coast localities. The university qualification rate of 40.8% runs 10.7 percentage points above the national average, and nearly two-thirds of homes have four or more bedrooms, pointing to a suburb that attracts established families rather than first-home buyers or renters.
Population
1,179
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,675/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$706K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $706,000 sits above the national median, and with all dwellings being separate houses, buyers face no apartment or semi-detached alternatives. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 65.8% of stock and three-bedroom homes a further 28.4%, so supply skews toward larger family properties. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,438 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.0%, below the 30% stress threshold, indicating purchasing is manageable relative to local incomes. Owner-occupiers dominate: 37.1% own outright and 53.8% carry a mortgage, while only 9.1% rent, lower than the state average and consistent with a settled, family-oriented ownership culture.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $706,000 sits above the national median, and with all dwellings being separate houses, buyers face no apartment or semi-detached alternatives. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 65.8% of stock and three-bedroom homes a further 28.4%, so supply skews toward larger family properties. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,438 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.0%, below the 30% stress threshold, indicating purchasing is manageable relative to local incomes. Owner-occupiers dominate: 37.1% own outright and 53.8% carry a mortgage, while only 9.1% rent, lower than the state average and consistent with a settled, family-oriented ownership culture.
For Investors
With only 9.1% of residents renting, Mons has one of the smallest tenant pools relative to its size, which limits rental demand compared to higher-density Queensland suburbs. Weekly rent of $575 against a $706,000 median implies a gross yield of around 4.2%, modest but consistent with owner-occupier-dominated outer suburbs. The vacancy rate of 3.3% is slightly above equilibrium, suggesting marginal supply-demand balance rather than undersupply. Only 2 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, indicating very limited new supply, which keeps existing stock scarce. Population turnover is moderate at 26.3%, meaning the tenant pool that does exist shows reasonable movement.
Development Activity
Total DAs
8
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 41 is one year above the national figure, and the household composition reflects this maturity: 51.8% of families are couples with children and 22.7% are couples without children, with no one-parent families recorded. Average household size is 3.2, which is 0.7 above the national average, consistent with a family-heavy profile. Overseas-born residents account for 29.7% of the population, 8.1 percentage points above national, and English ancestry dominates (562 residents), followed by Scottish (184) and Irish (101). University qualifications at 40.8% run 10.7 points above the national rate, placing the suburb well into the upper tier of educational attainment for Queensland. The volunteering rate of 18.0% also suggests a civically engaged community.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
All 100% of dwellings in Mons are separate houses, a uniform stock profile that is unusual even for outer-suburban Queensland. The bedroom breakdown skews large: 65.8% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 28.4% have three, leaving very few smaller properties. Owner-occupancy is high, with 37.1% owned outright and 53.8% carrying a mortgage, together accounting for 90.9% of households, well above state norms. The estimated median house price is $706,000, supported by weekly rent of $575. Rent-to-income at 21.5% and mortgage-to-income at 21.0% both sit below the 30% stress threshold, meaning housing costs are proportionate to the above-average local incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$2,438
Rent / wk
$575
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$940
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.3%
Unoccupied
12
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.7%
Couples, no children
1,048
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates the local employment base at 28.5% of workers (127 people), a concentration roughly double its typical share in mixed suburban economies. Construction follows at 13.7% (61 workers) and Education at 11.5% (51), with Professional and Technical services at 9.7%. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 174 workers, ahead of Managers at 107. The full-time employment rate is 57.1% and the unemployment rate is 5.8%, the latter slightly above average given the high-income and high-qualification base. Household income sits in the 94.6th percentile nationally, with a median weekly household income of $2,675, meaning local earnings compare favourably to the national median by a wide margin.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.1%
Part-time
37.1%
Participation
60.4%
Employed
518
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.8%
Postgraduate
10.1%
Born Overseas
29.7%
Dwellings
343
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 92.1% of residents drive to work, well above the national average, which reflects the low-density suburban layout and limited public transport infrastructure typical of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Only 1.4% walk or cycle, compared to higher shares in inner-urban areas. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on nearby schools in adjacent localities. The need-for-assistance rate is 3.0% (34 residents), in line with the national average, and the housing stress indicators are favourable, with both rent-to-income (21.5%) and mortgage-to-income (21.0%) below the stress threshold. The 40.8% university qualification rate, 10.7 points above national, supports the profile of a well-resourced, professionally employed residential community.
Drive
92.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mons compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mons a good suburb to live in?
Mons suits established families well, with household income in the 94.6th percentile nationally and a university qualification rate of 40.8%, which is 10.7 points above average. Every dwelling is a separate house and 65.8% have four or more bedrooms. The main trade-off is car dependency, with 92.1% of residents driving to work and no schools recorded inside the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Mons?
The estimated median house price is $706,000, above the national median. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,438, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.0%, which is below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $575.
What schools are in Mons?
No schools are recorded inside the Mons suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring localities. Despite the absence of local schools, the suburb has a high university qualification rate of 40.8%, which is 10.7 percentage points above the national average.
Is Mons safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mons in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, household income sits in the 94.6th percentile nationally and housing stress measures are well below average, with rent-to-income at 21.5% and mortgage-to-income at 21.0%, both below the 30% stress threshold. These factors are generally associated with lower-disadvantage, lower-crime areas.
Is Mons good for property investment?
Only 9.1% of residents rent, which limits the available tenant pool compared to higher-density Queensland suburbs. Weekly rent of $575 against a $706,000 median gives a gross yield of around 4.2%. The vacancy rate of 3.3% is marginally above equilibrium and just 2 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, constraining new supply.
How is Mons's population changing?
Mons has a small population of 1,179 across 4.63 km2, with a density of 255 residents per km2. Turnover is moderate at 26.3%, meaning 73.7% of residents stayed over the measured period, suggesting a stable, low-churn community. The 100% separate-house stock and high owner-occupancy rate of 90.9% point to slow, steady growth rather than rapid expansion.
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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