Little Mountain

Little Mountain lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Little Mountain is around 11,913, reflecting an increase of 845 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Little Mountain by AreaSearch in June 2024 indicated a resident population of 11,420, with an additional 234 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 1,573 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Little Mountain has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%, outperforming the SA3 area. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort where necessary. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 5,136 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 46.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Little Mountain among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Little Mountain recorded around 65 residential properties approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 328 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 6.2 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years.

This high demand outpaces new supply, typically driving price growth and increased buyer competition. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $467,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, there have been $183,000 in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of Qld, Little Mountain has significantly reduced construction (60.0% below average per person), which usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New development consists of 42.0% detached dwellings and 58.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the current housing mix of 85.0% houses due to reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. With around 449 people per dwelling approval, Little Mountain indicates a developed market.

Future projections estimate Little Mountain will add 5,523 residents by 2041, potentially outpacing housing supply growth at current development rates, heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Little Mountain has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Aura District Sports Parks, Aura (Caloundra South) Infrastructure, Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct, Heritage Lane Estate Little Mountain. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Little Mountain ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Little Mountain has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.7% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. This rate is 1.3% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

The workforce participation rate in Little Mountain is 56.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. As of June 2025, there are 6,094 residents employed. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.6% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Little Mountain's labour force decreased by 2.6%, with employment declining by 1.8%, leading to a fall in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Little Mountain's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Little Mountain's median income among taxpayers is $46,524. The average income in the area was $59,399 during this period. Nationally, incomes were higher with a median of $61,781 and an average of $78,200. In Rest of Qld, the median income was $50,780 and the average was $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Little Mountain would be approximately $53,033 (median) and $67,709 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Little Mountain rank modestly, between the 29th and 43rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 32.7% of the population (3,895 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the broader area where 31.7% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Little Mountain, with only 83.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Little Mountain is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Little Mountain, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Non-Metro Qld's 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Little Mountain was higher than that of Non-Metro Qld at 39.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.3%) or rented (18.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, surpassing the Non-Metro Qld average of $1,950. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $461, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450. Nationally, Little Mountain's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Little Mountain features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 77.3% of all households, including 35.5% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 21.0% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Little Mountain places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area has university qualification rates of 18.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 31.1%. Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.9% in secondary education, 10.7% in primary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education. Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 22 active stops operating within Little Mountain, offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by 5 unique routes, collectively facilitating 465 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 387 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 66 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Little Mountain is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Little Mountain faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~6,044 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.2 and 8.0% of residents respectively. A total of 65.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.2% across the Rest of Qld. As of October 2021, 24.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,894 people), which is higher than the 22.3% in the Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Little Mountain ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Little Mountain has a below average cultural diversity, with 78.1% of its population born in Australia, 88.1% being citizens, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 53.2%, compared to 50.0% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups are English (35.1%), Australian (26.3%), and Scottish (8.9%).

Notably, New Zealand (1.0%) and South African (0.7%) groups are overrepresented in Little Mountain compared to regional averages, while Maori representation is similar at 0.7%.

Little Mountain hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Little Mountain's median age is 44 years, which is slightly above Rest of Qld's average of 41 years and considerably older than Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that the 75-84 year-old group is particularly prominent at 9.3%, while the 25-34 year-old group is comparatively smaller at 9.0% compared to Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.2% to 13.1% of the population, while the 5-14 age group has declined from 13.9% to 12.1%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Little Mountain. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 61%, adding 990 residents to reach a total of 2,611.