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Mount Louisa
10 km²
Higher than typical incomes define Mount Louisa, where the typical family earns $2,286 a week. This is a noticeably young community with a typical resident aged 34, and many homes are large, multi-bedroom houses. It is a working-class area with a strong presence of Defence Force veterans and First Nations people. Most residents live in detached houses, making it a spacious suburb that attracts young families and professionals.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with 22.8% of people being children under 15. This youthfulness is reflected in the typical age of 34, which is noticeably lower than the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 13.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the main language for 87.4% of the community. While 8.1% use another language at home—higher than many similar areas—this is still far below the national average.
More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 38.1% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.
The area is well-qualified, with 58.9% of residents completing Year 12. This is slightly above the Queensland average, and 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $2,072, which is much higher than in most similar areas. About 23.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, comfortably above the state and national figures.
Around 28% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health and asthma are the most common reported conditions.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.8% of people providing this care. Notably, 8.2% of residents served in the Defence Force, one of the highest rates for an area at this level.
First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, and they are notably younger than the state average. Their Year 12 completion rate is 50%, which is far above the national figure.
Homes tend to be large, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is higher than most areas, and 60.3% of households consist of couples with children.
The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 96.3% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 94.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as 73.8% of people drive to work and only 5.0% work from home. However, 80.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The area has seen significant movement, with 42.7% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.2% of the population.
Employment is strong, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, public administration, or retail.
The suburb is considered somewhat walkable, with most homes within 15 minutes of a park or groceries. However, health services are far less accessible than in other Queensland areas.