Camp Mountain
With household income at the 94.6th percentile nationally and 45.7% of residents holding university qualifications (15.6 points above the national average), Camp Mountain punches far above its population of 1,447. The suburb sits across 16.23 sq km in the D'Aguilar Range foothills, keeping density at just 89 residents per sq km. Owner-occupation is exceptionally high: 93.2% of households own their home (either outright or with a mortgage), compared to the national norm, and 98.8% of dwellings are separate houses. These two figures together signal a deliberate lifestyle choice, not accidental settlement.
Population
1,447
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,674/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
Median House
$582K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is estimated at $582,000, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,557. At 22.1% of household income, the mortgage-to-income ratio stays below the 30% stress threshold, lower than most Brisbane metropolitan suburbs, because the suburb's weekly household income of $2,674 ranks at the 94.6th percentile nationally. Stock is almost entirely detached houses (98.8%), and 71.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above the national share for large-format family homes. Outright ownership is very high at 47.9%, suggesting long-term holders dominate, which naturally constrains the volume of listings that hit the market at any given time.
For Buyers
The median house price is estimated at $582,000, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,557. At 22.1% of household income, the mortgage-to-income ratio stays below the 30% stress threshold, lower than most Brisbane metropolitan suburbs, because the suburb's weekly household income of $2,674 ranks at the 94.6th percentile nationally. Stock is almost entirely detached houses (98.8%), and 71.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above the national share for large-format family homes. Outright ownership is very high at 47.9%, suggesting long-term holders dominate, which naturally constrains the volume of listings that hit the market at any given time.
For Investors
The rental market is thin by design: only 6.9% of dwellings are rented, compared to roughly 30% nationally, and the weekly rent is $390. With the median house price at $582,000, that rent implies a gross yield around 3.5%, moderate for a low-density lifestyle suburb. The vacancy rate sits at 2.9%, indicating limited spare capacity. Development activity is low, with 6 applications lodged in 12 months including a secondary dwelling permit and subdivision work, signalling slow but incremental densification pressure. The resident stability rate of 84.8% (only 15.2% moved in the prior year) points to low tenant turnover, which benefits landlords with long-hold tenants but limits rental price discovery.
Development Activity
Total DAs
13
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, reflecting an established owner-occupier cohort rather than a suburb in demographic flux. University qualifications reach 45.7% of residents, 15.6 points above the national average, aligning with the professional and managerial occupation mix. Overseas-born residents account for 17.2%, which is 4.4 points below the national rate, and ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (685), Scottish (231) and Irish (228) dominate. Average household size is 3.2, which is 0.7 above the national average, and couples with children (560 families) are the dominant household type. Volunteering participation at 25.0% is notably high, consistent with an engaged, long-settled community.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.8%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
1.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupation covers 93.2% of households: 47.9% own outright and 45.3% carry a mortgage. The outright ownership share of 47.9% is high, indicating that a large segment of the population has been in place long enough to pay off their mortgage. The stock is almost exclusively separate houses at 98.8%, with apartments at just 1.2% and semi-detached effectively absent. Large homes dominate: 71.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, with 3-bedroom homes at 21.8%. Rent-to-income is 14.6% against the $390 weekly median, well below the 30% stress threshold. Housing stress on both mortgage (22.1%) and rent (14.6%) fronts is lower than the national average, reflecting the high-income base relative to local housing costs.
Mortgage / mo
$2,557
Rent / wk
$390
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$913
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.9%
Unoccupied
13
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
14.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.8%
Couples, no children
1,267
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the industry mix at 17.9% of employed residents (91 workers), followed by Professional/Tech at 13.0% (66), Construction at 11.6% (59), Education at 11.2% (57) and Public Admin at 9.3% (47). By occupation, Professionals (213) and Managers (138) are the top two categories, together accounting for the majority of the employed workforce. The full-time employment rate is 59.7% and the unemployment rate is 4.9%, slightly above the national average, though the participation rate of 59.8% is also somewhat lower, partly explained by the older median age of 44. Personal weekly income averages $913 and family weekly income $2,763, both well above median national benchmarks. The high-income household profile is broadly consistent with the Professional/Healthcare workforce concentration.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.7%
Part-time
35.4%
Participation
59.8%
Employed
657
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.7%
Postgraduate
11.6%
Born Overseas
17.2%
Dwellings
434
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 91.1% of employed residents drive to work and only 2.8% use public transport, lower than the state average, because the suburb's low-density layout across 16.23 sq km makes transit impractical. Walking and cycling account for just 1.0%. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families depend on schools in neighbouring areas such as Samford Valley. Crime data is not available for Camp Mountain in the current dataset. The need-for-assistance rate is 3.6% (50 residents), low for the median age of 44. Housing affordability is healthier than most of metro Brisbane: mortgage-to-income sits at 22.1% and rent-to-income at 14.6%, both well below stress thresholds, because high incomes of the 94.6th-percentile household offset the $582,000 median house price.
Drive
91.1%
Public Transport
2.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Camp Mountain compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camp Mountain a good suburb to live in?
Camp Mountain suits owner-occupier families seeking large homes and space: 98.8% of dwellings are separate houses, 71.3% have 4 or more bedrooms, and household income ranks at the 94.6th percentile nationally. The trade-off is near-total car dependence (91.1% drive) and no schools recorded inside the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Camp Mountain?
The median house price is estimated at $582,000 (2025 estimate from rent data). Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,557, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.1%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent runs at $390.
What schools are in Camp Mountain?
No schools are recorded inside the Camp Mountain suburb boundary in this dataset. With a population of 1,447 across 16.23 sq km, families typically access schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Samford Valley. University qualifications among residents reach 45.7%, which is 15.6 points above the national average.
Is Camp Mountain safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Camp Mountain in the current dataset. As a contextual indicator, only 3.6% of residents (50 people) require daily assistance, and housing stress is low on both mortgage (22.1%) and rent (14.6%) measures. The suburb's median household income sits at the 94.6th percentile nationally.
Is Camp Mountain good for property investment?
The rental market is small: only 6.9% of dwellings are rented, compared to roughly 30% nationally. Gross yield on the $582,000 median at $390 weekly rent is approximately 3.5%. The 2.9% vacancy rate is tight, but low renter demand limits rental income growth. The suburb suits buy-and-hold capital growth strategies more than yield-focused investment.
How is Camp Mountain's population changing?
Camp Mountain has a population of 1,447 with a resident stability rate of 84.8%, meaning only 15.2% moved in the prior year. Development activity is low at 6 applications in 12 months. The suburb shows steady rather than rapid growth characteristics, consistent with a large-lot, low-density area well above Brisbane's urban fringe.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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