Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North)

The area is older than most, with 24% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, a rate that is about the same as the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia (72.9%), and those born overseas make up 21.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, used by 89% of people at home. Only 5.7% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 43.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 47.8%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 16.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well below the national figure of 26.3%. Only 51% of residents have completed Year 12, also well below the national average.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,496 a week, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 15.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, well below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 7.9% of residents who need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Community involvement is typical for its level, with 14.6% of people volunteering. Notably, 4.4% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $695, which is well above the national figure of $540. The community is also much younger than most, with a typical age of 20.

Families are common here, with 56.1% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.

Most people live in separate houses (79.2%), and the typical weekly rent of $460 is much higher than in most areas. About 31.2% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 66% of people driving to work and very few (0.6%) using public transport. Public transport access is poor, with a typical 32-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community has seen significant movement, as 47.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (56.7%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industry for local workers is health care and social assistance at 19.9%.

The area has a moderate overall advantage score of 5, which is about the same as half of all similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been 3.3%, which is well below the Queensland average of 8.7%.

The area experiences high rainfall, averaging 1,605mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are generally lower than the state average.

While the area is considered somewhat walkable, with 81.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, the number of walkable amenities per 1,000 residents is far below the state average.