Mount Wilson

This is an older community where the typical resident is 62, making it far older than both the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 37% of the population, which is far above the national average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 77.8% of the community, and only 3.7% of people use another language at home. This is far below the state figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 38.3%, while 37% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 53.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many degrees are in society, culture, or management.

Incomes are high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,325, which is far above the national figure of $805. Additionally, 29.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average.

Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, though 9.9% of the population reports a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high, with 39% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a much higher rate of people who have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are typically small, with just 1.7 people per home, and 43.2% of people live alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 70.3% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. No one in the community is currently renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Many residents work from home, accounting for 30.8% of the workforce, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, though 37.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, a figure slightly below the national average.

A small number of adults are working or looking for work, at 35.1%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The landscape is steep, with a mean slope of 20.7%, and there are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 71.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.