Maudsland (Qld)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the suburb of Maudsland has an estimated population of 8,684 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 611 people (7.6%) since the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 8,073 people. The update is based on a resident population of 8,676, estimated by Districts following analysis of the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, along with 62 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population size results in a density of 596 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious layout with capacity for future growth. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Maudsland has shown stable development with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%, exceeding the wider SA4 region. Population expansion was chiefly supported by natural increase, which made up about 43.0% of recent population gains, though all factors including overseas and interstate migration made positive contributions.

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The local workforce is highly skilled, with construction workers particularly well represented, a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%, and estimated job growth of 2.9% over the past year. By March 2026, 5,160 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 80.7%, compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that 16.7% of working residents operated from home, though this figure reflects historical pandemic lockdown conditions.

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Based on financial year 2023 ATO postcode data, the median taxpayer income is $60,297 and the average taxpayer income is $73,094. This exceeds the regional benchmarks, where the median is $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $67,147 for median income and $81,397 for average income. Census records place local household incomes in the 92nd percentile nationally, with a weekly median of $2,576. The largest income bracket contains 39.6% of residents (3,438 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional pattern where 31.7% fall into this range. A high-earning cohort of receives more than weekly, pointing to affluent households that support local commerce. While housing costs consume of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the last Census, residential properties consisted of 97.5% separate houses and 2.5% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates stood at 15.0%, which was lower than the regional average, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (66.6%) or rented (18.4%). Median monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 and weekly rent of $540 both exceeded the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage repayments are also higher than the national median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the Australian median of $375.

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Families make up 91.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 58.3%, couples without children at 21.5%, and single parent families at 10.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 8.5%, with lone person households representing 7.2% and group households making up 1.5%. The average household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment levels show that 22.9% of residents aged 15 and over hold a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. Within this group, bachelor degrees are held by 16.7%, postgraduate qualifications by 4.1%, and graduate diplomas by 2.1%. Vocational and technical education is common, with 42.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 14.6% and certificates at 27.6%.

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Public transport services include 3 active stops within the area, which are serviced by buses. These stops are on 1 individual routes that run a combined 73 passenger trips weekly. Public transport access is limited, with the average distance to a stop being 1135 meters. As a residential community, most residents travel elsewhere for work, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. Households average 2.2 vehicles, which is above the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 16.7% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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The local population displays strong health profiles, with low rates of chronic illness across younger and older age brackets, and private health insurance cover is high at approximately 56% of the population, which represents about 4,877 people. This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld.

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Cultural diversity is higher than average, with 11.1% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 30.5% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.8% of residents. The most distinct variance is in those identifying with other religions, representing 1.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 34 years is younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. The area features a high concentration of residents aged 35 to 44 at 18.1%, but fewer residents aged 65 to 74 at 4.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 13.4% to 14.3% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 19.0% to 17.3%. By 2041, demographic shifts are expected to see the 25 to 34 age group increase by 37% (382 people), going from to residents, while the to group is projected to decrease by residents.

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Maudsland currently has an estimated 642 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 336 children aged 0-2 and 224 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 27% by 2041 (to approximately 818 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,023. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.