Mitre

The population is far older than the national figure, with children under 15 making up only 9.1%. Around 22.7% of residents are seniors, which is well above the state and national levels.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and only 7.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

A large majority of residents, 60.6%, have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 50.9% of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the national average. Those with a degree or higher make up 16.4% of adults.

Typical household income is $1,416 a week, which is a little below the national figure. Only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40.9% of people, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 15.2%.

Volunteering is very common in Mitre, with 31.1% of people helping out, a figure far above the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here.

Families with children make up 51.6% of households, and the typical home has 2.5 people, consistent with the state and national figures.

Home ownership is very high, with 67.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $200.

The area is car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 26.2% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

About 32.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 68.9%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the state and national levels.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Residents have no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.