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Mount French
17 km²
A far older population than average defines Mount French, where the typical resident is 49. This is a small, quiet community of just 105 people settled in the Scenic Rim. Residents here are much more likely to own their homes outright and spend more time on unpaid care and volunteering than people in most other areas. It is a car-dependent place where life revolves around large, detached houses and a strong sense of local stability.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 23.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.4%, which is well below the Queensland and national averages.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, German, or Scottish ancestry. Only 10.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the only language used at home in this area. This is far below the national and state averages for language diversity.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 55.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.4%, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.
About half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national average. The most common qualifications are in health and education, and 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical family incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,874 a week. However, typical personal weekly incomes are a little below the national figure.
Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 31.4% of people living with a long-term condition. About 8.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 36.5% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families with children make up 46.4% of households. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 16.7%.
Every single home here is a separate house, and 48.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the community is renting.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and there is no public transport. Only 6.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.
While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 50.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Common industries include retail and agriculture.
This is a completely car-dependent area with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.
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