Mount Low (Qld)

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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations conducted by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Mount Low has an estimated population of 6,086 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 598 residents (10.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 5,488 people. This updated figure is derived from an intermediate population estimate of 5,950 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 133 confirmed new addresses established post-census. The resulting population density stands at 753 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical densities across Districts' assessed areas. With its 10.9% rate of expansion since the 2021 census, the suburb of Mount Low outpaced both the broader SA4 region (7.1%) and the SA3 area, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly of the overall population expansion in recent times, though net interstate and overseas migration also remained positive.

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The workforce within the suburb of Mount Low is evenly split between professional and manual occupations, with a solid representation of workers in key public services, and an unemployment rate of only 2.5% according to aggregated statistical district statistics. As of March 2026, there are 2,946 employed residents, with the local unemployment level sitting 1.5% below the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, while workforce participation is relatively standard at 67.4% versus 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 4.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by past public health restrictions.

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The latest ATO statistics at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year show that earnings in the suburb of Mount Low exceed national benchmarks, with a median income of $64,319 and an average income of $71,262. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $71,626 for median income and $79,357 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are all high, placing in the 81st to 82nd national percentiles. Looking at earnings distribution, the largest cohort accounts for 45.7% of residents (2,781 individuals) earning between and compared to for this cohort across the metropolitan area. Rent or mortgage payments consume of local incomes, and strong household earnings place residents in the st percentile for disposable income, with the local SEIFA income metric falling in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Mount Low was dominated by standalone houses at 97.5%, with alternative housing types like duplexes and apartments representing 2.5%, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties in Regional Qld. Home ownership in the suburb of Mount Low was lower than the regional average, standing at 13.1%, while the remaining occupied properties were either held under a mortgage (51.0%) or rented (35.9%). Monthly mortgage costs were higher than the regional average at $1,733, and typical weekly rent was recorded at $370, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national scale, mortgage outlays are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.7%, consisting of couples with children at 46.3%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single parents at 13.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.3%, with single-person households representing 11.7% and group houses at 3.4%. The median household occupancy of 3.0 persons is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The local community exhibits lower rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 16.4% compared to the national average of 30.4%. This suggests an opportunity for targeted tertiary education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.6% and postgraduate degrees at 1.4%. Vocational and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 47.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.2% and vocational certificates at 37.5%.

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Public transport networks include 16 stops within the suburb of Mount Low, offering bus services. These stops are served by 2 routes, which provide a total of 105 weekly passenger trips. Local transit access is considered limited, with residents living an average of 675 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb of Mount Low is primarily residential, the vast majority of workers travel outside the area, with private cars being the main transport mode for 95% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.9 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A minor 4.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time.

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Health measures indicate below-average wellness outcomes for the suburb of Mount Low, based on mortality statistics and the rate of chronic conditions, with common illnesses slightly more prevalent across all age groups, while private health insurance coverage is high at 55% of the population (~3,374 residents). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

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The suburb of Mount Low exhibits lower levels of multicultural representation than average, with citizens making up 90.3% of the population, 90.8% of residents born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 47.8% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 30 years in the suburb of Mount Low is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Mount Low has a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (19.4%) but fewer people aged 65 - 74 (5.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 4.3% to 5.7%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 1.3% to 2.6%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 18.2% to 15.4%, and the to group declined from to . Projections for point to shifts in the local age profile. The to cohort is expected to grow the most, rising by (adding residents to reach ), while the cohort aged and over is projected to see no growth, remaining at people.

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Mount Low currently has an estimated 565 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 307 children aged 0-2 and 205 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 53% by 2041 (to approximately 865 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 726. Birth rates in the area have averaged 17.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.