Mount Molar

The community is significantly older than the state average, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. There are far fewer children here than in most other areas, with only 13.7% under the age of 15.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.7% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which sits at 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 95.7% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents identify as Christian (75.2%). The 21.4% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are mostly practical, with 51.9% holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 10.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

The area has a strong earning profile, with 18.2% of people earning over $2,000 a week. Typical weekly household income is $1,812, slightly above the Queensland figure.

While 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure—the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most areas.

There is a very high level of local engagement, with 29.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care (17.2%).

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age for these residents is 59, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Families are common, with 46.2% of homes being couples with children. People living alone are less common here (18.2%) than in the state average.

Every home in Mount Molar is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half (47.7%) are owned outright, though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,383, well above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 26.4% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 33.3% of workers. Employment rates are high, with 70.8% of the population working full-time.

The locality is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.