Montville

Montville is much older than most areas, with 30.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population, well below the state and national averages.

English ancestry is most common at 50.1%, followed by Australian, Irish, and Scottish. While 23.1% of residents were born overseas—much higher than in similar areas—this is about the same as the Queensland average.

English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community. About 4.9% of people use another language at home, though this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population (44.0%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.8%.

The community is highly qualified, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,550, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, 11.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of residents. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteerism is very high at 24.8%, far above the national average. The area also has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.0% of people having served, well above the state and national figures.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, and their typical age of 44 is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income is well below the national average.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 45.9%. Family sizes are typical for the region, with an average of 2.4 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and 81.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Working from home is very common here at 28.1%, far above the state average. The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops within the community.

The population has seen significant movement, with 38.3% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.3% of the community.

Adults working or looking for work make up 51.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Many residents work in accommodation and food services or professional roles.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a low walkability score and steep terrain. While many homes are near parks, few residents are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.