Mount Frome

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 25.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here at 6.7% compared to 17.2% across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.7% were born overseas. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%, and the most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language for 88.3% of the community. While 5.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 68.3% of people identifying as Christian. The 27.5% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 62% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. A higher than usual 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Mount Frome is a wealthy area where typical household income is $2,399 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 31% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is generally healthy, with no residents needing help with daily activities. However, 9.2% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the New South Wales average of 8.0%.

Unpaid care is very common here; 45.7% of people care for children unpaid, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. Providing other types of unpaid care is also among the highest for its level at 25.5%.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the state average, with a median age of 48 years.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, and only 3.6% of households are one-parent families, which is far below the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 95.2% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. Half of all homes are owned with a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very strong, with 68.1% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work as managers or professionals, with others employed in agriculture, mining, and construction.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0 and is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.