Mount Vernon

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. It is a family-oriented place where 17.7% of people are children, while those in de facto relationships are well below the state and national averages.

Italian heritage is a prominent feature here, with 25.9% of residents claiming Italian ancestry. This contributes to the fact that 25.4% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Language diversity is very high, with 36.4% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Italian and Arabic are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Faith is very common in this community, with 78.8% of people identifying as Christian. Only 8.9% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are around the middle for similar areas, though the percentage of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure. The area is well-served by schools, with nine located within 3 km.

This is a very affluent area where the typical household earns $3,177 a week, far above the national figure. Weekly personal incomes are also higher than the national average, and 14.2% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

Residents here enjoy better health than most, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both being well below the national figures. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the state or nation, while volunteering is among the lowest at this level. About 11.1% of the population provides unpaid care.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,083 is much higher than most similar areas and far above the national figure.

Homes here are large and mostly filled with families, with an average of 3.8 people per household. This is well above the national figure, and very few people live alone.

The area consists almost entirely of detached houses, with 55.3% owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 98.1% having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $3,000.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, and 37.1% of homes have four or more vehicles. While public transport stops are numerous, no one uses them to commute to work, with 28.1% of the workforce working from home.

This is a very stable community where only 20.9% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national average.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%, well below the national figure. Many residents work in construction, retail, and health care, with a significant number of managers and professionals.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.