Montecollum

The community is significantly older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 and very few children under 15. About 6% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Nearly 30% of people were born overseas, a rate that is about the same as New South Wales. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

While 10.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure. About 4.5% of people speak little or no English, which is a little above the Australian average.

Religion is uncommon here, with 59.7% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

Residents are well qualified, with 67.2% completing Year 12 and 29.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the national averages.

Income levels vary widely; 37.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average. However, the typical family and household incomes are well below the national figures.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas. Conversely, the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the state and national averages.

Community spirit is high, with 32.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. A notable 9.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is far younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 14.

Living alone is common, with 37.5% of people in single-person homes, far above the national average. Most other households are couples without children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 54.2% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is less common than in most areas.

The area is very car-reliant, and 35.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national average. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Migration is steady, with 38.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Far fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Among those employed, professionals and managers make up the largest groups.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or parks within 15 minutes.