Mogilla

Mogilla is an older community where 33% of people are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. This is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 96% of the population. The proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

Half of the population reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remaining population is mostly Christian.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical household earning $1,174 a week. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the state average.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 32% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common in Mogilla, with 26.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6% of the population, which is a little above the state average. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is well below the national figure.

Most households consist of couples without children. The number of one-parent families is much lower than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 67.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Every single home in the area is a separate house.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

Mogilla is a very stable community, as only 16.8% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 40% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.