State Electorate · Area profile
Mount Ommaney
31 km²
A far higher proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher here than in most areas, marking Mount Ommaney as a highly qualified community. This professional character is reflected in the high typical incomes and a large number of residents working from home. It is a family-oriented suburb where large, detached homes are the norm and many children live. Situated in Brisbane, the area has grown by 16% since 2011 and is noted for its strong walkability and diverse international population.
Mount Ommaney's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Mount Ommaney has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The typical resident is 39, and the population is a little older than the national figure. It is a family-heavy area where children under 15 make up 19.3% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.
International ties are strong, with 32.2% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, and 23.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.
About 39.8% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.2%.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 38.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of professionals and managers in the local workforce.
Weekly incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,511. This is a wealthy community where 32.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health trends are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This includes mental health, asthma, and arthritis.
Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, at 30.3%. Volunteering is also higher than the national figure, though it has fallen since 2011.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Family life is central here, as 62.9% of households are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to other areas.
The suburb is dominated by large homes, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms and 85% being separate houses. Renting is less common than in the state, and typical weekly rents are $410.
Working from home is very popular, with 22.3% of the workforce doing so. While car use is the primary way to get to work, 4.8% of people use public transport, which is much higher than in most areas.
Movement is stable, with 39% of people having moved in the last five years. The number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen significantly since 2011.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 66.3%. The most common industries are health care, education, and professional services.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 72.8% within walking distance of groceries. Over 93% of homes are also within 10 minutes of public transport.