Mount Archer suburb profile
Mount Archer is a rural-residential locality centred on the eponymous volcanic peak in the Glass House Mountains area of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The suburb is defined by native bush, rocky outcrops and lookout views that appeal to walkers and people seeking a country lifestyle, with a mix of acreage blocks, hobby farms and newer low-density homes. Everyday services and community facilities are found in the nearby Glass House Mountains and Beerwah townships, which also offer rail access and shops, while the Bruce Highway and coastal centres are within easy reach for commuting and weekend trips.
Mount Archer property market performance
Like many smaller suburbs, the area sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units.
The rental market in Mount Archer has insufficient recent data to report average rents, rent changes, recent sale counts or typical days on market.
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Mount Archer demographics
Mount Archer is a small community of 331 people, with a median age of 48 and a median total household income of $1,607 a week, roughly $83,600 a year.
In terms of family composition, couple families without children are the largest group, accounting for 57.5% of families, while couple families with children make up 31.0%. One-parent families represent 8.0% and other families 3.4%.
Homes in Mount Archer are overwhelmingly owner-occupied: 56.9% are owned with a mortgage and 35.3% are owned outright, a combined 92.2% owner-occupied, while renters comprise 7.8%.
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