Mount Louisa

The area is much younger than most, with 22.3% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. First Nations people make up 8.4% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

People born overseas make up 13.0% of the community, which is far below the Australian average of 27.7%. Most residents have Australian or English ancestry.

English is the main language for 87.1% of households, and the 8.0% who use another language at home is well below the national figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 38.6%, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011.

The community has seen a rise in qualifications, with 58.8% of people completing Year 12. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher (17.8%) are well below the national average.

Incomes are generally higher than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,033. Weekly personal income is also a little above the national figure at $947.

About 6.0% of residents need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average but has risen since 2011.

Participation in unpaid childcare is much higher than most areas at 31.8%. There is also a very strong Defence Force connection, with 8.9% of people having served.

First Nations residents are younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. They also show higher Year 12 completion rates (52.0%) compared to the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.6% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (94.0%), with 92.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in the state average, at 35.1%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes (2.1%) are without a motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

Employment levels are far above the national average, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 64.7%.

The area is moderately advantaged, ranking in the middle for overall advantage. It has a solid resource base and has grown by 6.6% since 2021.

Mount Louisa experiences much higher annual rainfall than the state average and has minimum temperatures that are well above the Queensland figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5. While many homes are near parks or transport, very few are within a 15-minute walk of health services.