Mitchells Flat

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. While there are fewer seniors than usual, there is also a lower proportion of children under 15 compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith here, and the proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the national and state figures.

The area has a much lower rate of people with bachelor degrees or Year 12 qualifications than the state average. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, with a high number of qualifications in engineering and management.

Household incomes are among the highest for this level, with the typical family earning $2,968 a week, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

The proportion of people with long-term health conditions is a little above the national figure. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the state and national averages.

Volunteering is well above the national figure, though fewer people here provide unpaid care for children compared to most other areas.

First Nations people in this area have a typical personal income of $1,124 and a typical household income of $2,750, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, and couples with children make up 70.1% of families. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 90.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Most people drive to work, and the trip to the city takes over two hours.

The community is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

There is no unemployment in the area, and a higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than the state average. Mining is the most common industry for local workers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. It has a walkability score of 0.0, which is far below the state average.