Mount Hunter

The area is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 20.7% of the population. While the typical age is 39, people aged 65 and over are a little below the national figure at 15.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.6%), and those born overseas make up 10.9%, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 88.3% of people. Those using another language at home make up 5.2%, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.1%. Those with no religion make up 34.3%, a figure that is well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with 47.3% completing Year 12 and 15.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Incomes are generally high, with 29.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical household income is $2,200, which is a little above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities and 6.9% living with a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is common here; 27.9% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly and 15.6% provide unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 2.8% of the population. While the typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure, the typical household income for First Nations families is far above.

Families tend to be large, with 3.2 people per home, among the highest for this level. This is reflected in the fact that 70% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 95.6% having three or more bedrooms and 98.2% being separate houses. Renting is far less common than in the state average, at only 11.1%.

The community is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as only 25.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 64.4%. The most common industries for employment are construction, education, and retail.

Mount Hunter is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.