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Mount Chalmers

33 km²

Mount Chalmers is characterised by far fewer renters than most areas and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population226▲ +4.6%since 2011Median age47 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over23.5%Children under 1519.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41313

Age structure

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 26%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)27.0%
Older adults (45–64)27.0%
Seniors (65+)23.5%
Children (0–14)19.0%
Youth (15–24)7.1%

Marital status

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married44%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (3%) and Vietnam (2%).

Australia85.4%
England3.1%
Vietnam2.2%
New Zealand1.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.7%

Language used at home

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Vietnamese (2%).

English only91.6%
Vietnamese1.8%

Religion

People with no religion46.0%

Religious affiliation

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • No religion52%
  • Christianity46%
  • Buddhism3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.4%

Highest year of school

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Year 10 at 35%, followed by Year 12 (34%) and Year 9 or below (24%).

Year 1033.0%
Year 1232.4%
Year 9 or below22.3%
Year 116.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$562▲ +19.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,268▲ +0.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,542▲ +12.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.9%

Household income distribution

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (27%).

$1,500–$2,99930.5%
$650–$1,49926.8%
Under $65023.2%
$3,000–$3,9994.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.4%People with a mental health condition8.8%People needing help with daily activities4.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (13%).

Arthritis13.3%
Mental health8.8%
Other condition7.5%
Heart disease6.6%
Lung condition6.2%
Asthma5.8%
Diabetes3.5%
Cancer2.7%
Dementia2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers9.6%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid26.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -10.7%since 2011One-parent families5.6%

Family composition

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (6%).

  • Couples with children63%
  • Couples without children31%
  • One-parent families6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$355▲ +136.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,437▼ -5.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011Households renting3.7%Homes owned outright51.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Owned outright at 53%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Other tenure (6%).

  • Owned outright53%
  • Owned with a mortgage37%
  • Other tenure6%
  • Rented4%

Types of homes

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (14%).

Car (driver)61.6%
Worked at home12.8%
Car (passenger)11.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate9.3%Labour-force participation54.5%Employed full-time57.0%

Industries people work in

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Construction at 19%, followed by Health care & social assistance (11%) and Retail trade (10%).

Construction17.4%
Health care & social assistance10.5%
Retail trade9.3%
Accommodation & food9.3%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.1%
Mining7.0%
Manufacturing7.0%
Public administration & safety7.0%
Other services5.8%
Education & training4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Mount Chalmers, the largest group is Labourers at 23%, followed by Technicians & trades (20%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Labourers25.6%
Technicians & trades22.1%
Community & personal service15.1%
Managers12.8%
Machinery operators & drivers12.8%
Professionals8.1%
Clerical & administrative8.1%
Sales workers7.0%

Nearby areas

Mount Archer (Rockhampton - Qld)TungamullIronpot (Livingstone - Qld)Limestone CreekCawarralLakes CreekFrenchvilleCoowonga