Rosemount

Rosemount is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 48 and 26.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 16.3% of the population.

About 16.9% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language here, with 91.7% of people using it only. Only 4.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 48.7% identifying as Christian and 43.4% reporting no religion, which is slightly above the Queensland average.

The area has a high number of qualified residents, with 19.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12, and there are 11 schools within 3 km.

Typical household weekly income is $1,490, slightly below the national figure of $1,746. However, 23.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.6% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 5.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Community involvement is high, with 18.2% of people volunteering and 28.9% doing significant unpaid housework. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 2.0% of the population. This group is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 33, and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 70.8%.

Most homes are couples with children (55.8%) or couples without children (34.0%). Households are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 36.2% are owned outright. Renting is very rare at 7.5%, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 are much higher than in most areas.

Cars are essential here, with 65.9% of people driving to work and only 1.2% using public transport. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the walk to the nearest stop is 43 minutes.

About 35.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.8% of the population.

Adults working or looking for work make up 55.7% of the population, which is lower than most areas. Construction, health care, and retail are the main industries for the 52.3% employed full-time.

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