The size of Malanda is approximately 44.8 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 0.4% of total area. The population of Malanda in 2011 was 2,052 people. By 2016 the population was 1,996 showing a population decline of 2.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Malanda is 60-69 years. Households in Malanda are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Malanda work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 66.5% of the homes in Malanda were owner-occupied compared with 70.2% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $350,000.