Mongarlowe

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54 and a high percentage of seniors. While it has a slightly higher proportion of First Nations people than the state average, it also has a notably high number of people in de facto relationships.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. While more people were born overseas than in most similar areas, the 18.2% figure is still well below the national average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents, with only 2.5% using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

No religion is the most common response here at 62.8%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 24%.

The area is well-qualified, with 31.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the local workforce, where professionals make up nearly 30% of occupations.

Incomes are generally lower here than in most areas, with a typical household earning $1,281 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746, and very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher than average 31.4% of people have a long-term health condition, though the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most areas. Very few residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 36.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than most people in similar areas.

First Nations residents in Mongarlowe are far younger than the national typical age, with a median age of just 16. Their household income is also far above the national and state figures.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per dwelling. There is a higher than average proportion of people living alone and one-parent families.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 54.5% of residents own their homes outright, which is far above the national average. Rental properties are very rare, making up only 7.3% of dwellings.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one vehicle. About 21.9% of the workforce operates from home.

This is a very stable population; only 24.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national trend. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for its level. Those who are employed are often found in education, public administration, and construction.

The area 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 of any home.