Mount Mitchell

The area is much older than most, with a typical resident aged 53 and only 10.4% of the population being children under 15. There is a notable presence of First Nations people at 5.7%, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage are predominantly of English, Irish, or Scottish descent. Only 9.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.2%, while 34.9% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the state average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,312. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are more common here, as 34.0% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. About 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

The community is highly active in volunteering, with 29.1% of people volunteering, far above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, with 9.0% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. While the typical age of 26 is a little older than the national figure, their typical personal income of $366 is well below the Australian average.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 54.5% being couples without children. Households are generally smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 91.7% of which are detached. A high 44.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%, and typical weekly rents are very low at $180.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. However, 34.2% of workers work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 52.6% of the workforce. While full-time employment is far above the national average at 76.3%, the unemployment rate is also much higher at 8.5%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.