Doctor George Mountain

The community is far older than most, with a typical age of 55 and a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over. It also has more children under 15 than the state average, and a very high rate of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

The area is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 66.2% of people reporting no religion.

Education levels are very high; 40% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher and 70% finished Year 12, both far above the national average. Qualifications are most common in health and education.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,187, and no households earn more than $3,000 a week. Personal incomes are about the same as the national figure, with most people earning under $650 a week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health and mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas.

Volunteerism is very high at 38%, and 11.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, both far above the state average. Many residents also do a large amount of unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Half of all households consist of one person, a rate far above the national figure. The other half are mostly couples, and there are far fewer one-parent families than usual.

Every home is a separate house, and 62.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is much lower than usual at $190 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving into the area in the last five years compared to most other areas.

The workforce is much smaller than in other areas, with only 52% of adults working or looking for work. Most of those employed are professionals in education and health.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.