Kiels Mountain

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 21.8% of people aged 65 and over. Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 19.6% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

About 20.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. While 6.0% of people use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (49.0%) report no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 63.7% of residents having completed Year 12 and 26.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Households in Kiels Mountain are generally wealthy; the typical weekly household income is $2,163, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,675. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the state, with 26.3% of people reporting one, and 6.7% reporting a mental health condition.

There is a high level of unpaid work and volunteering, with 21.8% of people volunteering—well above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much more common than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are notably older than the national average with a typical age of 29, and they earn a typical personal income of $1,374, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. The area is dominated by couples with children, and very few people (16.4%) live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 90.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 9.2%, while 39.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 61.1% owning two or more.

The population is relatively stable, though 37.6% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.4% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.2%) compared to most similar areas. The unemployment rate is low at 2.7%, with many residents working as professionals or managers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Due to the steep terrain and lack of nearby services, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.