Monto - Eidsvold
Statistical Area - sa2

Monto - Eidsvold has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Monto-Eidsvold's population is approximately 3,888 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 215 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,673. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: Monto-Eidsvold had an estimated resident population of 3,814 in June 2024 and gained 105 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.30 persons per square kilometer. Monto-Eidsvold's growth rate of 5.9% since the census is close to its SA3 area's growth rate of 6.2%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 85.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Future population dynamics indicate a decline overall by 2041, with Monto-Eidsvold's population expected to shrink by 160 persons. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, which is anticipated to expand by 86 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Monto - Eidsvold according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Monto-Eidsvold has seen approximately eight dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 43 homes were approved, with four more approved in FY26 so far. On average, over these five years, 1.9 new residents were associated with each dwelling constructed. However, this figure has increased to 4.3 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints in the area.

The average construction value of new properties is $233,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This year, $2.7 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the residential nature of Monto-Eidsvold. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Monto-Eidsvold has about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks at the 48th percentile nationally, leading to relatively limited buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. Recent development activity has been entirely focused on detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With an estimated 433 people per dwelling approval, Monto-Eidsvold exhibits a quiet, low-activity development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should result in reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Monto - Eidsvold has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 17 potential impact projects. Notable ones are Mount Perry Waste Facility Solar Upgrade Project, Monto-Mount Perry Road progressive sealing, Queensland Central Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), and Mt Perry Summit Walk. Below is a list of those likely most relevant.

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Monto - Eidsvold shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Monto-Eidsvold has a balanced workforce with 1,996 residents employed as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.3% over the past year.

This rate is 2.0% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Monto-Eidsvold lags at 52.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is notably concentrated, with employment levels at 7.5 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 10.6% of Monto-Eidsvold's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.3%, labour force increased by 7.7%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8% and unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Monto-Eidsvold's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.9% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for Monto - Eidsvold in financial year 2022 shows a median taxpayer income of $36,599 and an average income of $44,293. Nationally, the average incomes were higher at $50,780 and $64,844 respectively for Rest of Qld. By September 2025, accounting for a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $41,719 and $50,490 respectively. Census 2021 data indicates Monto - Eidsvold's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 3rd and 4th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 29.6% of individuals earning between $800 and $1,499 weekly, contrasting with the regional prevalence of the $1,500 to $2,999 category at 31.7%. With 40.6% earning under $800 per week, income constraints are significant, affecting local spending patterns despite modest housing costs retaining 91.1% of income. However, total disposable income ranks at only the 7th percentile nationally.

Monto - Eidsvold is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Monto-Eidsvold, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 4.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Monto-Eidsvold stood at 51.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.8% and rented ones at 23.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, significantly lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,083 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Monto-Eidsvold was recorded at $160, substantially below Non-Metro Qld's $230 and the national figure of $375.

Monto - Eidsvold features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.3% of all households, including 20.8% couples with children, 34.4% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 34.7%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

Monto - Eidsvold faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.5%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.9% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 7.6% and certificates at 29.3%. Current educational participation is high at 26.9%, including 11.5% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Seven schools operate within Monto - Eidsvold, educating approximately 538 students. The school network comprises five primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. Educational conditions vary across Monto - Eidsvold.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Monto - Eidsvold is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Monto-Eidsvold faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older residents. Private health cover is low at approximately 48%, covering about 1,858 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (affecting 11.3% of residents) and mental health problems (7.8%). Around 62.8% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of Qld's 59.4%. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 29.4%, or 1,141 people, compared to Rest of Qld's 26.8%.

The latest Census data sees Monto - Eidsvold placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Monto-Eidsvold showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.7% of its population being citizens, 92.0% born in Australia, and 96.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 61.8%, compared to 56.4% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.0%), English (30.3%), and Scottish (9.3%).

Notably, German ethnicity was overrepresented at 8.3% (regional: 7.8%), Australian Aboriginal at 4.9% (regional: 6.0%), and Filipino at 1.4% (regional: 0.8%).

Monto - Eidsvold ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Monto-Eidsvold has a median age of 51, which is higher than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, Monto-Eidsvold has an over-representation of the 65-74 cohort (16.7% locally) while under-representing the 25-34 age group (7.4%). The concentration of the 65-74 cohort is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the population share of the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.3% to 10.5%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.2% and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 12.9% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Monto-Eidsvold's age structure. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 84 people (25%), increasing from 335 to 420 individuals. Residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 89% of the population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts.