Mount White

The population is far older than the state and national average, while children under 15 make up only 10.5% of residents. There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 15.8% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.8% of residents using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 41.5% of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.4% report no religion, which is well above the state figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.9% completing Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,147 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, typical family income is $2,250, slightly above the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, at 12.3%, and 31% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Unpaid care for children is among the lowest for its level, likely reflecting the older age of the population. About 13.2% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Nearly half of all residents (48.1%) live alone, which is far above the national average. This contributes to a low typical density of 1.9 people per home.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, at 42.9%, though 40.3% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes and 0% of people commuting by public transport.

The community is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. No unemployment was recorded in the latest census.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.