Mountain View

The area has a much higher proportion of children and people in de facto relationships than most similar places. Conversely, there are far fewer seniors, with those aged 65 and over making up only 12.5% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up just 2.9%, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and German.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents reporting another language or a lack of English skills, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

About 42.8% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 47.1%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.4% completing Year 12, both far below state levels.

Typical family and household incomes are well below those in New South Wales, with a typical family earning $1,687 per week. Only 2.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. However, very few people—only 1.4%—need help with daily activities.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care, with 31% caring for children and 30.4% doing significant housework, both well above the state and national figures.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. This group is notably young, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household and very few people living alone. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Every home in Mountain View is a separate house, and 81.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 7.2% of homes, while 40.6% of houses are owned outright.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as no one commutes via public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is rare, at just 6.5%.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 40.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is lower than in most areas at 52.7%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, followed by construction and public administration.

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