Mitchells Island

The population is significantly older than the state and national average, with 31.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.1%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 76.4% of the population shares this birthplace. Only 10.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language here, with 82.5% of people using only English at home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, as only 4.3% of residents use another language.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 32% of residents have no religion. This is slightly lower than the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 29.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. The typical highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,304, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few homes earn $3,000 or more a week, at just 8.5%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

More people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most areas. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid, at 13%, compared to 26.3% nationally.

There are 31 First Nations people in the community. This group is notably younger than the general population, with a typical age of 26 and a weekly personal income that is well above the national figure.

Family setups are varied, with 45.7% being couples without children and 40.2% being couples with children. Only 17% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and a huge 58.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Only 8.5% of households rent, which is much lower than most areas.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 62.7% of workers drive to work. While there are several bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

The community is very stable, with only 25.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 45.1%. Local jobs are spread across agriculture, health care, and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.