Mount Burrell

The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 12% of the population, a figure well below the state and national averages.

English ancestry is most common at 42.4%. While 17.4% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Most residents speak only English at home. Those using another language account for 4.7%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of the community—50.4%—reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest for its level, with a typical household earning $815 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in other areas, affecting 22.5% of people compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is high at 20.5%, well above the national average. However, only 12.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far below the national figure.

The First Nations population is older and earns less than the state average, with a typical personal income of $417 and a typical age of 51.

People living alone are common at 36.6%, and one-parent families are far more frequent than in other areas at 28.7%.

Home ownership is very high, with 63.4% of homes owned outright. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $175.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and most people drive to work. While there are many bus stops relative to the population, no one uses public transport to commute.

The community is very stable, as only 22.8% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 37.3% of adults active in the labour force. Common industries include food and accommodation and agriculture.

The area is heavily car-dependent due to its steep 14.7% slope and a lack of nearby amenities, with almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school.