Camp Mountain, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Camp Mountain QLD is 1,447 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Camp Mountain is $913 per week ($47,476 per year). Median rent in Camp Mountain is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Camp Mountain has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Camp Mountain has a population density of 89 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Camp Mountain is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camp Mountain is $2,557.

Population
1,447
Census 2021
Median income
$913/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$390/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Camp Mountain vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Camp Mountain is $913 a week, 22% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 314th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $70 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 14.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 44, 2 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCamp MountainTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$913/wk$747/wk +22%$766/wk
Household income$2,674/wk$1,593/wk +68%$1,637/wk
Rent$390/wk$320/wk +22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,557/mo$1,625/mo +57%$1,733/mo
Median age4442 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income14.6%20.4% −5.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Camp Mountain, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Camp Mountain Population

1,447 residents at the 2021 Census.

Camp Mountain Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$913/wk
$47,476 per year
Ranked 1,986 of 14,663
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
Ranked 2,258 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,557/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Camp Mountain Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,674/wk
Median rent $390/wk
Rent to income 14.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Camp Mountain against your income

About $11,587 a month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $2,284/wk
Rent share 14.6%

Camp Mountain Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1102
avg ICSEA score
1,087
total students
Samford Valley Steiner School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 500 students
1103
ICSEA
Samford State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 587 students
1100
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Camp Mountain Map

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Camp Mountain, Queensland: 27.3977°S, 152.8756°E

Camp Mountain Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Camp Mountain

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (732) Female 49.3% (712)

Population Density

89
people per km²
1,447 people · 16.2 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,763
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.9%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
1.2%
Germany
1.0%
United States of America
0.8%
Scotland
0.6%
Netherlands
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
1.0%
Hindi
0.6%
Thai
0.6%
Italian
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.3%
Australian
36.8%
Scottish
16.0%
Irish
15.8%
German
7.9%
Italian
3.6%
Dutch
2.3%
New Zealander
1.7%
Australian Aboriginal
1.5%
Chinese
1.2%
Hungarian
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.1%
Catholic
19.6%
Anglican
11.2%
Not stated
6.0%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Baptist
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.8% 689
Separated
3.1% 36
Divorced
5.6% 65
Widowed
3.3% 38
Never married
28.2% 325

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.0%
Couple: no children under 15
26.1%
Couple: no children
22.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%
One parent: no children under 15
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
12.4%
2 persons
29.1%
3 persons
15.1%
4 persons
24.1%
5 persons
12.8%
6+ persons
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Camp Mountain

Housing Tenure

Of the 434 occupied private dwellings in Camp Mountain at the 2021 Census, 6.7% were rented, 46.5% owned outright and 44.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
46.5% 202 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.0% 191 dwellings
Rented
6.7% 29 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
5.3%
3 bedrooms
21.8%
4 bedrooms
41.8%
5 bedrooms
20.2%
6+ bedrooms
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$600-$799/mo
6.7%
$800-$999/mo
2.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
5.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.1%
1 vehicle
12.1%
2 vehicles
40.5%
3 vehicles
23.2%
4+ vehicles
23.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Camp Mountain

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 390 people
Employed part-time
25.2% 270 people
Unemployed
2.6% 28 people
Not in labour force
35.9% 385 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
37.5%
Managers
20.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.6%
Community & Personal Service
7.3%
Sales Workers
3.7%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
4.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
30.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
6.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.3%
Did not go to work
18.2%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Truck
2.0%
Train
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Walked only
0.8%
Other
0.8%
Bus
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.3%
Certificate III/IV
20.5%
Postgraduate Degree
11.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.9%
Engineering
15.3%
Society & Culture
12.1%
Health
11.6%
Architecture & Building
9.7%
Education
6.4%
Creative Arts
6.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%
Information Technology
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.2%
Secondary: Government
19.2%
Primary: Catholic
12.4%
Vocational Education
9.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.2%
Pre-school
8.0%
Secondary: Catholic
7.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.5%
Has need for assistance
3.5%
Need for assistance not stated
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
112
Asthma
39
Arthritis
34
Heart disease
34
Cancer
27
Diabetes
21
Lung condition
20
Kidney disease
9
Stroke
8
Dementia
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.3% 183
Did not provide
83.7% 940

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.0% 281
Not a volunteer
75.0% 842

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.3% 48
Never served
95.7% 1,076

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.2%
1 child
6.7%
2 children
36.4%
3 children
22.9%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
23
1971: 1980
29
1981: 1990
42
1991: 2000
34
2001: 2010
71
2011: 2015
16
2016
3
2019
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
27.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,251
Moved from QLD
91
Moved: same area (SA2)
31
Moved from overseas
16
Moved from NT
3
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5: 14 hours
32.4%
15: 29 hours
19.1%
30+ hours
12.7%
Did not do domestic work
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.0%
Blended family: no other children
5.1%
Step family: no other children
4.1%
Intact family: other children present
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Camp Mountain

The closest suburb to Camp Mountain is Samford Valley, 3.1 km away.

Samford Valley
3.1 km away · income $1,029/wk · rent $660/wk
Ferny Hills
5.0 km away · income $957/wk · rent $448/wk
Upper Kedron
5.0 km away · income $1,238/wk · rent $455/wk
Ferny Grove
5.3 km away · income $908/wk · rent $400/wk
Highvale
7.0 km away · income $992/wk · rent $425/wk
Bunya
7.8 km away · income $1,112/wk · rent $650/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Camp Mountain

What is the population of Camp Mountain QLD?

The population of Camp Mountain QLD is 1,447 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 89 people per km². Camp Mountain is ranked #3,452 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Camp Mountain?

The median personal income in Camp Mountain QLD is $913 per week, or $47,476 per year. The median household income is $2,674 per week. Family income is $2,763 per week. Camp Mountain is ranked #1,986 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Camp Mountain?

Median rent in Camp Mountain QLD is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Camp Mountain ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Camp Mountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camp Mountain QLD is $2,557. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Camp Mountain?

The median age in Camp Mountain QLD is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Camp Mountain a good suburb to live in?

Camp Mountain is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,447. The median income is $913/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30505. All dollar figures in AUD.