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Mount Peter
18 km²
Most residents in Mount Peter rely on their cars to get around this young, growing community. It is a place of families and young adults, where the typical resident is only 30 years old. Nearly 80% of the population has moved here in the last five years, and large homes are common. With many children and a high proportion of couples, it has a distinct feel as a residential hub for working professionals in the Cairns region.
Household incomes here are high, yet Mount Peter's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The community is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 26.6% of the population. There is also a strong First Nations presence at 8.0%, which is well above the Queensland average.
About 23.2% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, Filipino heritage is also notable here.
Around 19.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious views are typical for the area, with 47.9% identifying as Christian and 38.8% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
The area is well-qualified, with 62.6% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above both the state and national averages.
Typical incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,096 a week, well above the Queensland figure of $1,675.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 20% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Family life is a focus here, as 35% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents are noticeably younger than average and highly successful, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 70% completing Year 12.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61.5% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 92.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage, while typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $450.
Car ownership is universal, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is non-existent, as there are no stops or routes serving the area.
This is a highly mobile community, with 79.7% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.
The workforce is very active, with 78% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 63.6%.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While some homes are near parks and schools, there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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