Mount Pleasant

Children under 15 make up 23% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40 years old, and the population is slightly older than the state and national averages.

About 18.2% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

A higher than usual 13.6% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is still well below the state figure. Only 1.6% of the community speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is split, with 49.6% identifying as Christian and 41.9% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is a little above the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 43% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas at 74.3%.

Typical weekly family income is $3,105, well above the national figure of $2,120. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 44.9% of households earn over $3,000 a week, among the highest at this level.

General health is better than in most areas, with only 24.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition, slightly below the state average of 27%.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 35.9% of people caring for children, which is far above the state average. This aligns with the high number of children in the area.

There are 25 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households are much wealthier than most, with a typical weekly income of $2,625.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per household, a figure higher than the national average. Very few people live alone, at just 15.6%.

The area is dominated by large, detached houses, with 94.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 5.6%, while 44.9% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very popular, with 38% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure of 21%. Most homes have at least two cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% moving in the last five years, well below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 1.2%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 67.8%. Many residents are employed in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.