Mount Glorious

The community is far older than the state or national average, with 23.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 22.7% of the population, a figure that is about the same as the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 46.6%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the dominant language, with 87.5% of residents using only English at home. This is far below the national average for people using other languages, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

A huge majority of residents report no religion at 60.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 19.5%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 42.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many work in society and culture or engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $1,924, which is a little above the national figure. A significant 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

While the rate of long-term health conditions is around the middle for its level, 12.2% of residents have a mental health condition. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 21.5% of people volunteering and 17.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average. Additionally, 7.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group earns a much higher typical personal income ($1,312) and household income ($2,749) than the state or national figures.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household. About half of the households are couples without children, and only 9% are one-parent families.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 44.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 32.9% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A lower number of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This is likely due to the steep terrain, which has a slope of 22.1%.