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Wights Mountain QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wights Mountain, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wights Mountain QLD is 767 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wights Mountain is $1,092 per week ($56,784 per year). Median rent in Wights Mountain is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Wights Mountain has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wights Mountain has a population density of 89.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wights Mountain is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wights Mountain is $2,507.

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Wights Mountain Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wights Mountain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,092/wk

$56,784 per year

#743 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,507/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wights Mountain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (376) Female 50.7% (386)

Population Density

89.2

people per km²

767 people · 8.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,106

Family income/wk

Wights Mountain 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 & Locality (SAL)

Wights Mountain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.6% 115 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.4% 132 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wights Mountain Country of Birth

Australia

89.0%

England

7.3%

Canada

1.6%

India

1.3%

China

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Wights Mountain Religion

No Religion

47.1%

Catholic

18.1%

Anglican

17.2%

Not stated

5.7%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Baptist

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Buddhism

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wights Mountain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

75.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Wights Mountain Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wights Mountain Employment

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Employed full-time

43.0% 257 people

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Employed part-time

22.1% 132 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 10 people

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Not in labour force

33.2% 198 people

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

Wights Mountain Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.1%

Certificate III/IV

22.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Postgraduate Degree

13.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.8%

Certificate I/II

1.0%

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

Wights Mountain Occupation

Professionals

33.7%

Managers

24.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.1%

Community & Personal Service

7.6%

Sales Workers

3.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.2%

Labourers

2.5%

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

Wights Mountain Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Engineering

20.3%

Society & Culture

14.5%

Health

10.3%

Education

8.7%

Architecture & Building

5.5%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Creative Arts

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.9%

Information Technology

2.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

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

Wights Mountain Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wights Mountain Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

2.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.7%

$4,000+/wk

32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wights Mountain Marital Status

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Married

67.5% 430

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Separated

2.7% 17

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Divorced

5.7% 36

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Widowed

2.2% 14

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Never married

22.0% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wights Mountain Ancestry

English

35.6%

Australian

26.1%

Scottish

12.5%

Irish

9.1%

German

5.2%

Other

3.7%

Italian

2.3%

New Zealander

1.5%

Welsh

1.3%

Dutch

1.2%

Chinese

0.9%

French

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wights Mountain School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.2%

Secondary — Government

19.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Secondary — Catholic

9.3%

Vocational Education

6.8%

Pre-school

6.8%

Primary — Catholic

5.6%

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

Wights Mountain Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 40

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No need for assistance

97.3% 1,442

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

Wights Mountain Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.8% 128

—

Not a volunteer

79.2% 488

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wights Mountain Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.6%

$300-$449/mo

3.3%

$450-$599/mo

6.6%

$600-$799/mo

3.3%

$800-$999/mo

3.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wights Mountain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.0%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Train

3.5%

Walked only

1.4%

Truck

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.1%

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

Wights Mountain Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.6%

2 vehicles

44.1%

3 vehicles

24.9%

4+ vehicles

18.4%

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

Wights Mountain Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

1.9%

3 bedrooms

22.5%

4 bedrooms

51.5%

5 bedrooms

18.3%

6+ bedrooms

3.8%

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

Wights Mountain Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wights Mountain Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,474

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wights Mountain Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Wights Mountain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wights Mountain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.4%

Couple — no children

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

19.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wights Mountain Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 22

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Never served

96.4% 590

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wights Mountain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 94

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Did not provide

84.8% 524

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wights Mountain Children Ever Born

No children

26.7%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

44.4%

3 children

13.2%

4 children

6.3%

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

Wights Mountain When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Wights Mountain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

33.8%

15–29 hours

18.8%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

15.0%

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

Wights Mountain Household Size

1 person

7.9%

2 persons

43.5%

3 persons

16.5%

4 persons

21.9%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wights Mountain Where Residents Moved From

Same address

664

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Wights Mountain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.2%

Step family — no other children

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wights Mountain Schools

schools nearby

government

1103

avg ICSEA score

500

total students

Samford Valley Steiner School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 500 students

1103

ICSEA

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

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Wights Mountain Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,091/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.3%

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

If you earn X in Wights Mountain

Your weekly income

≈ $13,394/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $2,741/wk

Rent share 11.3%

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Wights Mountain vs State & National Average

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Pop: 384 Income: $670/wk Rent: $290/wk

Glamorgan Vale

Pop: 384 Income: $653/wk Rent: $300/wk

Julago

Pop: 384 Income: $1,330/wk Rent: $265/wk

Ilbilbie

Pop: 385 Income: $596/wk Rent: $200/wk

Saunders Beach

Pop: 385 Income: $815/wk Rent: $320/wk

Riordanvale

Pop: 386 Income: $958/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wights Mountain

What is the population of Wights Mountain QLD?

The population of Wights Mountain QLD is 767 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 89.2 people per km².Wights Mountain is ranked #4,354 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wights Mountain?

The median personal income in Wights Mountain QLD is $1,092 per week, or $56,784 per year.The median household income is $3,091 per week.Family income is $3,106 per week.Wights Mountain is ranked #743 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wights Mountain?

Median rent in Wights Mountain QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 11.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wights Mountain ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wights Mountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wights Mountain QLD is $2,507. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wights Mountain?

The median age in Wights Mountain QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wights Mountain a good suburb to live in?

Wights Mountain is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 767.The median income is $1,092/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.3% 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: 33073. All dollar figures in AUD.