Mount Olive

The area is far older than the rest of the state, with 42.9% of residents aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the households, where 30.4% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.7% were born overseas. Those with Australian, English, and Scottish ancestry make up the majority of the small population.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

The community is split evenly between those who identify as Christian and those with no religion, with the latter being far above the national figure.

Formal qualifications are much lower than most areas, as no residents hold a bachelor's degree and only 35.7% finished Year 12. Most of the highest qualifications held are Certificate III or IV levels.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,250. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.6% of people, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no one in the area reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, and 17.2% have served in the Defence Force, which is far above the state average.

First Nations people are rarely present here, and the one person identified is far older than the national average at 67 years old.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, which is consistent with the fact that there are no children under 15 in the area.

Homes are not crowded, with only 0.5 people per bedroom. Monthly home-loan payments are also well below the state and national averages at $1,418.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes and a drive time to the city of 141 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 10.7% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Employment is very strong, with 78.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.