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Camp Mountain
16 km²
High typical incomes set Camp Mountain apart from the rest of the state. It is a well-off community where many residents hold university degrees and live in large, family-oriented homes. The area is notably older than the national average, though it also has a higher proportion of children. This combination of wealth and family focus creates a stable, residential character situated within the Moreton Bay region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, a little above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 92.5% of the community. While 4.9% use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large proportion of the community has no religion at 46.8%, which is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures.
The area is highly qualified, with 35.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 21.9%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level at 71.9%.
Household wealth is very high, with 40.1% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income of $2,674 is well above the national average.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 24.6% of people, which is well below the national rate of 27.7%.
Community involvement is very high, with 24.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.
The First Nations community is small, but typical personal income for these residents is well above the national figure. Those who speak a First Nations language make up 13.0% of this group.
Families tend to be large, with 3.2 people per home—well above the national average of 2.5. Most households consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 93.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 46.5% owning their homes outright, while only 6.7% of households rent.
The community is heavily car-dependent, as 84.5% of homes have two or more vehicles. However, working from home is very common at 29.0%, far above the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with only 27.2% moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.
A higher share of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many employed in health, construction, and technical fields.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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