Mount Mee

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 52. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26% of the population, which is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

English and Australian ancestries are most common. About 14.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 87.5% of residents. While 5.8% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 49.1% of the community identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 41.4%, a figure that is about the same as the Queensland average.

A fair number of residents have a bachelor degree or higher at 19.6%, though this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. The area has a very high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to other similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,476 a week, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly amount of $626.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 31.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more common than in similar areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22% volunteering and 17.1% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figures. Additionally, 6.8% of people have served in the Defence Force.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 43.

The community is split between couples with children (48.1%) and couples without children (42.3%). People living alone make up 27.9% of households, which is well above the Queensland average.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 98% of homes being separate dwellings. A large 41.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is highly car-dependent, though 20.8% of people work from home. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

About 35.7% of people moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 53.5%. The most common jobs are in management, professional roles, and education.

With a walkability score of 0.5, the area is heavily dependent on cars. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.