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Mount Nebo
3 km²
An exceptionally high level of tertiary education defines Mount Nebo, where 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This small community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 48 and a significant rise in seniors since 2011. It is a highly qualified and relatively affluent area, marked by a strong preference for detached housing and a notable shift toward having no religious affiliation. The population is modest and has shrunk slightly over the last decade.
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The typical resident is 48, making this area far older than the state and national averages. There has been a significant shift in age since 2011, with a sharp drop in children under 15 and a 14 point rise in people aged 65 and over.
People born overseas make up 16.7% of the population, which is much higher than similar areas but well below the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for nearly 90% of residents, and only 4% use another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
A huge majority of residents—66.7%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 48 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 44.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 78.1% completing Year 12. Both figures are far above the state and national averages and have risen sharply since 2011.
Typical family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the usual family earning $2,272 per week. Weekly personal income is also a little above the national figure at $896.
Residents here are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues. Only 4% need help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with 24.1% of people volunteering—far above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework compared to most areas.
About half of the homes are occupied by couples with children, while 26.2% of people live alone. Families here are slightly smaller than the state average, with 2.3 people per home.
Almost every home is a separate house (96.5%), and 33.7% are owned outright. Renting is far less common here than across the state, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,929.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of residents commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. However, 39% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
About 62.9% of adults are working or looking for work, with a strong presence of professionals. Full-time employment is well below the national average at 51.8%.
Living here is almost entirely car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby services. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.