Monto

Population

Total Population: The total usual resident population for the locality of Monto was 1,156 people.
 
Percentage of Women: 51.9% (598 people).
 
Percentage of Men: 48.1% (554 people).

Average Age

Median Age in the Region: The median age for people in the Monto locality was 55 years. This is significantly higher than the Queensland median age of 38, indicating a large, older, and retired population.

Income (Weekly Household)

The median weekly household income for Monto was $853 AUD, which is substantially lower than the Queensland median of $1,675. This is primarily due to the high proportion of retired residents on pensions.

Due to the small size of the locality, detailed percentage breakdowns for all specific household income brackets are not published. The three largest income brackets are likely concentrated at the lower end, consistent with the high median age:

$400 – $499 per week: This bracket is a high-ranking cluster, reflecting pension/retirement income.
 
$1,000 – $1,249 per week: Reflecting mid-range service industry wages.
 
$3,000 – $3,499 per week: A smaller, high-earning cluster (likely agricultural managers and professionals).

Industry

Aged Care Residential Services: 7.1% of employed residents. The single largest specific employer, driven by the substantial need for aged care facilities and staff for the older population.
 
Supermarket and Grocery Stores: 6.2% of employed residents. Reflecting the essential Retail Trade function of the town as a regional service hub.
 
Primary Education: 5.3% of employed residents. Essential government service supporting the community’s families.