Mount Kynoch

The community is notably young, with 21% of people being children under 15 and very few seniors. This is reflected in the household types, where de facto relationships are more common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots most commonly list English, German, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 3% of people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious views are similar to those across Australia, with 48.7% of people identifying as Christian and 39.5% reporting no religion.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Higher education is common here, with the most frequent qualifications being in management, commerce, and engineering.

Incomes are quite high compared to other similar areas. The typical household earns $2,091 a week, which is a little above the Queensland and Australian figures.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those with long-term health conditions are much fewer than in most other areas. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in the general population.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 32.5% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of Defence Force veterans compared to most areas.

There are six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. On average, First Nations residents here are a little younger and earn more than those in the rest of the state.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is driven by a high proportion of couples with children, who make up nearly 70% of families.

The housing stock consists entirely of homes with three or more bedrooms, and 89.2% are separate houses. Renting is very common here, with 48.2% of households renting, while very few own their home outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.2% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment rates are strong, with 64.5% of people working full-time. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or construction.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.