Mila

Mila has a mature age profile, with 27.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. De facto relationships are also very common here, occurring far more often than in the rest of New South Wales.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the only language spoken in the homes of this community. This means 0.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the residents (49.1%) report having no religion, which is far above the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 41.8%.

Education levels are higher than in many similar areas, with 21.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the New South Wales average of 27.8%.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas; the typical personal weekly income is $1,042, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical weekly family incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

While no one in the community requires help with daily activities, mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas. Long-term health reports include asthma and arthritis as common conditions.

Volunteerism is very high, with 35.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in the rest of the state.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. The community is dominated by couples, and there are no one-parent families living here.

Housing costs are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of just $100 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $450, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 60% of workers driving to work and no public transport available. This lack of transit is matched by a high rate of people working from home, at 36.0%.

Residents are relatively settled, as only 28.0% have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 76.0% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 76.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Mila is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.