Mowbray Park

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. Families are common here, as children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is a little above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, a rate higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, together accounting for over 70% of the population.

English is the only language used at home in this community. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the dominant faith, held by 77.7% of residents. The proportion of people with no religion is 14.9%, which is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 18.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure at 40.3%.

Mowbray Park is a high-earning area where the typical family income is $2,620 a week. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

The community is in excellent health, with a long-term health condition rate of 13.8%, which is far below the national figure. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is common here, with 30.7% of people caring for children and 29.3% doing significant housework, both well above national figures. Conversely, volunteering is very low at 5.3%.

There are very few First Nations people in this area. Those who are present are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 71.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.4 people per household. Family life is central to the area, as 67.1% of homes consist of couples with children and no one lives alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, though only 16.7% are owned outright. This low outright ownership is reflected in high mortgage payments, which typically reach $2,700 a month.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with most homes having three or more vehicles. While there are several bus stops, 0% of residents use public transport to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, a rate that is far below the national figure.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 72.0%, far above the national average. Managers make up 30.9% of the workforce, and there is no unemployment reported.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. Residents cannot walk to groceries, schools, or health services within 15 minutes, as there are no such amenities nearby.