Mount Tom

Mount Tom is far older than the national figure, with 45.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Children are rare here, making up only 9.1% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for 34.1%.

English is the only language used at home by 90.9% of residents. This results in a rate of people using other languages that is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 61.4% of people identifying as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national and state figures.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with typical weekly personal income at $450. This is far below the national figure of $805, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

About 25% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. However, 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate slightly above the national average.

Unpaid work is very common, with 37.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 25% providing unpaid care. These figures are far above those seen across Queensland.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.1% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is far older than typical, with a median age of 52.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (78.1%). Because of this, the typical household is small, with 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure.

Rent and mortgages are lower than in other areas, with typical weekly rent at $250. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,300, well below the Queensland average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. While 20% of people work from home, others rely on driving themselves to work.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.0%, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

Mount Tom is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 9.6%.