Little Mountain

The community is older than the state and national average, with 24.5% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, the area has a lower rate of de facto relationships than most similar places.

About 20.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is well below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 47.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.6%, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 49.5% of people identifying as Christian and 42.7% reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the Queensland average.

The area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas, though it is well below the state and national averages. A typical resident is less likely to hold a bachelor degree than the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,636, which is about the same as the figures for Queensland and Australia. Personal weekly incomes are a little below the national average.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 7.6% of people needing help with daily activities and 31.4% living with a long-term health condition.

About 15% of the community are volunteers, which is lower than in most similar areas. There is a higher rate of former Defence Force members here than the national average.

The First Nations population is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children (59.3%) or couples without children (27.9%).

Separate houses make up 84.8% of the market, far above the state and national averages. While typical weekly rents are well above the state figure, 37.5% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars for commuting, and only 11.7% of people work from home, which is well below the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement, with 42.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.7% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas, and the full-time employment rate is well below the national average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and many within easy reach of groceries and health services.