Mount Knowles

The community is much older than most areas, with 22.5% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 7.5%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of people use another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is high here; 65% of people identify as Christian. Only 7.5% of residents have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are high in Mount Knowles, with a typical personal weekly income of $949, a little above the national figure. A quarter of the population earns $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national rate of 12.5%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.5% of people. However, no one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Residents are more active in their community than in most similar areas, with 21.9% volunteering. Unpaid care is also more common, though fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,199 is far above the national figure of $540, and their typical age of 22 is a little younger than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Almost half of all households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are only $200, which is far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving it far below the state average.

The population is very stable, with 0.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 56.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the state average of 58.7%.

Mount Knowles is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.