Little Mountain, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Little Mountain QLD is 11,068 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Little Mountain is $705 per week ($36,660 per year). Median rent in Little Mountain is $461 per week ($1,998 per month). Little Mountain has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Little Mountain has a population density of 1,462 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Little Mountain is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little Mountain is $2,000.

Population
11,068
Census 2021
Median income
$705/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$461/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

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

Little Mountain vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Little Mountain is $705 a week, 6% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 914th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $461 a week, $141 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 28.2% 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.
MeasureLittle MountainTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$705/wk$747/wk −6%$766/wk
Household income$1,636/wk$1,593/wk +3%$1,637/wk
Rent$461/wk$320/wk +44%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age4442 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.2%20.4% +7.7 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 Little Mountain, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Little Mountain Population

11,068 residents at the 2021 Census.

Little Mountain Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$705/wk
$36,660 per year
Ranked 5,403 of 14,663
Median Rent
$461/wk
$1,998 per month
Ranked 934 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Little Mountain Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,636/wk
Median rent $461/wk
Rent to income 28.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Little Mountain against your income

About $7,089 a month
Median rent $461/wk
Left after rent $1,175/wk
Rent share 28.2%

Little Mountain Schools

8
schools nearby
5
government
1042
avg ICSEA score
8,016
total students
Pacific Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,204 students
1114
ICSEA
Unity College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,450 students
1065
ICSEA
Caloundra Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 438 students
1058
ICSEA
Talara Primary College Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 974 students
1035
ICSEA
Baringa State Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 930 students
1032
ICSEA
Golden Beach State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students
1015
ICSEA
Meridan State College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,795 students
1013
ICSEA
Baringa State Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 677 students
1007
ICSEA

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

All schools near Little Mountain, with a map

Little Mountain Map

Little Mountain, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
Loading map…

Little Mountain, Queensland: 26.7857°S, 153.0929°E

Little Mountain Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (8)

People in Little Mountain

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (5,315) Female 52.0% (5,751)

Population Density

1,462
people per km²
11,068 people · 7.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,997
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
7.2%
New Zealand
4.6%
South Africa
1.2%
Scotland
0.7%
India
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
Zimbabwe
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
0.4%
German
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
French
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
47.7%
Australian
35.8%
Scottish
12.0%
Irish
11.6%
German
5.8%
Australian Aboriginal
2.6%
Italian
2.5%
Dutch
1.9%
New Zealander
1.4%
Indian
1.0%
Maori
1.0%

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
42.3%
Catholic
17.3%
Anglican
13.5%
Not stated
6.5%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Baptist
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.5% 4,749
Separated
2.7% 247
Divorced
9.5% 860
Widowed
6.6% 593
Never married
28.7% 2,593

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.6%
Couple: no children
28.1%
Couple: no children under 15
18.2%
One parent: children under 15
7.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.0%
2 persons
34.6%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
18.0%
5 persons
7.8%
6+ persons
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Little Mountain

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,813 occupied private dwellings in Little Mountain at the 2021 Census, 17.9% were rented, 37.5% owned outright and 38.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.5% 173 dwellings
Owned outright
37.5% 1,428 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.9% 1,484 dwellings
Rented
17.9% 683 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 47 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.2%
2 bedrooms
15.1%
3 bedrooms
28.5%
4 bedrooms
41.3%
5 bedrooms
9.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.0%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3 vehicles
15.5%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

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

Work, income and education in Little Mountain

Employment

Employed full-time
32.5% 2,560 people
Employed part-time
22.9% 1,805 people
Unemployed
3.1% 245 people
Not in labour force
41.5% 3,265 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.4%
Community & Personal Service
16.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Managers
11.3%
Labourers
6.7%
Sales Workers
6.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.7%
Did not go to work
14.6%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Truck
1.2%
Walked only
0.9%
Other
0.8%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bus
0.4%
Train
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.0%

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

Certificate III/IV
45.5%
Bachelor Degree
22.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.7%
Engineering
16.5%
Health
13.7%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Education
11.0%
Architecture & Building
9.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.5%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%
Information Technology
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
32.1%
Primary: Government
29.8%
Pre-school
8.0%
Vocational Education
7.6%
Primary: Catholic
6.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%
Secondary: Catholic
4.7%

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
87.1%
Has need for assistance
7.6%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,004
Arthritis
471
Asthma
347
Heart disease
341
Diabetes
266
Lung condition
264
Cancer
203
Stroke
170
Kidney disease
110
Dementia
50

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 1,104
Did not provide
86.8% 7,237

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.3% 1,359
Not a volunteer
83.7% 7,004

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 15
Previously served
4.3% 358
Never served
95.5% 8,025

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.3%
1 child
10.4%
2 children
34.2%
3 children
19.7%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
2.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
31
1951: 1960
118
1961: 1970
212
1971: 1980
211
1981: 1990
279
1991: 2000
223
2001: 2010
669
2011: 2015
276
2016
53
2017
32
2018
35
2019
62
2020
13
2021
11

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

Population Mobility

16.2%
moved in the last year
45.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,708
Moved from QLD
1,175
Moved: same area (SA2)
240
Moved from VIC
75
Moved from NSW
66
Moved from overseas
38
Moved from ACT
17
Moved from NT
9
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from WA
3
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5: 14 hours
29.5%
15: 29 hours
15.2%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
24.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.9%
Step family: no other children
12.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%
Other couple: children only
0.6%
Blended family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cooktown
Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk $231/wk less rent
Ayr
Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk $231/wk less rent
Svensson Heights
Income: $574/wk Rent: $265/wk $196/wk less rent
Norville
Income: $580/wk Rent: $280/wk $181/wk less rent
Earlville
Income: $700/wk Rent: $290/wk $171/wk less rent
Tolga
Income: $715/wk Rent: $300/wk $161/wk less rent
Sunshine Acres
Income: $723/wk Rent: $300/wk $161/wk less rent
Beaudesert
Income: $575/wk Rent: $310/wk $151/wk less rent

Suburbs near Little Mountain

The closest suburb to Little Mountain is Aroona, 2.4 km away.

Aroona
2.4 km away · income $775/wk · rent $450/wk
Caloundra West
2.5 km away · income $751/wk · rent $465/wk
Baringa
2.9 km away · income $939/wk · rent $485/wk
Meridan Plains
3.4 km away · income $777/wk · rent $460/wk
Battery Hill
3.7 km away · income $715/wk · rent $400/wk
Currimundi
3.7 km away · income $698/wk · rent $450/wk

Compare Little Mountain

Frequently Asked Questions About Little Mountain

What is the population of Little Mountain QLD?

The population of Little Mountain QLD is 11,068 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,462 people per km². Little Mountain is ranked #524 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Little Mountain?

The median personal income in Little Mountain QLD is $705 per week, or $36,660 per year. The median household income is $1,636 per week. Family income is $1,997 per week. Little Mountain is ranked #5,403 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Little Mountain?

Median rent in Little Mountain QLD is $461 per week ($1,998 per month). Rent represents 28.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Little Mountain ranks #934 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Little Mountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little Mountain QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Little Mountain?

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

Is Little Mountain a good suburb to live in?

Little Mountain is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 11,068. The median income is $705/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

Australian Average Salary Australian House Prices Brisbane Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31667. All dollar figures in AUD.