Mount Kelly

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and very few were born overseas compared to the state and national figures. Italian and English ancestries are common, with 30.2% and 26.8% respectively.

English is the main language for 90.4% of people, though 5.2% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

The community is strongly religious, with 70.1% identifying as Christian. Only 21.0% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 44.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

This is a high-earning area where the typical personal income of $974 a week is a little above the national figure. Households earning $3,000 or more a week are more common here than in most similar areas.

Residents are in good health, with only 16.5% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the state and national averages, and very few people need help with daily activities.

Local residents are more likely to do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than people in most other areas. Volunteering is also common, at 17.9%, which is well above the national figure.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the Queensland and national figures, and the typical age is far younger than most areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 43.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Very few people rent, at just 8.8%.

The area is entirely car-dependent; every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 15.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national figures.

Employment is strong, with 69.3% of people working full-time, far above the national figure. Many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is lower than most areas.

Mount Kelly is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.