Pine Mountain

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than Queensland and Australia. It is a family-heavy community with 19.4% of people under 15 and far fewer seniors than most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.9%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 95.1% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57%, while 38.4% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 58.7% of residents completing Year 12. A higher than usual proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, with many qualified in engineering and management.

Incomes here are very high; the typical family earns $2,706 a week, well above the national figure. Nearly 38% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.8% of people, which is about the same as the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

The area has a high rate of unpaid care, with 32.1% of people caring for children. It also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most other areas.

There are 34 First Nations people in the area. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 51.9%, which is far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Very few people live alone, and 68.8% of families consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 95.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5.5%, while typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,100.

Car use is essential, as 65.1% of people drive to work and only 0.3% use public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.5% moving in the last five years, which is far below the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is very active, with 72.3% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries include construction, health, and education.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.