Mount Tarampa

The area has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most similar areas. The typical resident is 42, making the community noticeably older than the national figure of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.8% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Australian and English ancestries are the most common, each accounting for 40.7% of the population.

English is the primary language for 87.8% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Over half the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.7%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 35.1% of residents completing Year 12. Very few adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, at just 8.1%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical family earning $1,542 a week, well below the state average of $2,024. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

There is a high level of unpaid care in the community, with 18.4% of people providing care, well above the national average. Additionally, 5.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is relatively large, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Unemployment for this group is 15.0%, and Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 25.8%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 18.3% of the community.

Every single home in Mount Tarampa is a separate house. While 35.2% are owned outright, many others have mortgages, with a typical monthly payment of $1,706.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most households own two or more vehicles, and 63.1% of workers drive themselves to work.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While 60% of people are employed full-time, only 52% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.