Mountain Lagoon

The community is much older than most areas, with 26.9% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 10.3% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

People using another language at home are much more common here than in similar areas, at 16.7%. However, this is well below the state figure of 26.6%, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

Religion is split, with 52.6% identifying as Christian and 38.5% reporting no religion. This last figure is well above the New South Wales average of 33.2% and about the same as the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 29.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Over 60% of adults have completed Year 12, a result that is higher than most similar areas.

The typical family earns $2,249 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While 16% of people earn over $2,000 a week—much higher than most areas—the typical personal income of $749 is about the same as across Australia.

The community is in good health, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Both figures are well below the state and national averages.

Volunteering is exceptionally high, with 44% of people participating, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, only 14.7% of people care for children unpaid, a rate far below the national average.

There are four First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 8, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. The typical First Nations household income is $2,250, well above the state and national averages.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area. The typical home has 2.3 people, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Every single home is a separate house, and 60% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Renting is uncommon here, at only 10%, which is far below the state figure of 32.6%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available. A third of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%.

The community is very stable, with only 14.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 46.7%. However, there is no unemployment in the community, which is well below the national rate of 5.1%.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.