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Mons

5 km²

Far more households earn $3,000 or more per week in Mons than in the rest of the country, marking it as a high-income area. It is a professional community with a high proportion of university graduates and large family homes. The population is noticeably older than the national figure, yet there are many children under 15. This mix of high-earning adults and a significant number of young people gives the area a distinct residential character.

Mons's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

People born overseas make up 28.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.1% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

The area is marked by a high number of people with no religion, at 52.5%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

This is a highly qualified community where 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Queensland average. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 66.6%.

Typical household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly income of $2,675, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid work is common here, as the proportion of people caring for children and doing housework is far above the national average. About 17.1% of residents volunteer.

There are 21 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is far below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home, well above the national average. Very few people live alone, at just 6.9%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 98% of which are detached. Most homes are large, with 92% having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 51.1% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

While more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, the full-time employment rate is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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