Mitta Mitta

Mitta Mitta is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 56 and 37.4% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Irish, or Scottish. Only 7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language used at home for 88.3% of residents. Very few people use another language, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Over half the population (51.5%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.1%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 44.4% of people completing Year 12. Qualifications are often in engineering, health, or management.

Typical weekly household income is $1,481, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are rare, with only 5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

A high number of residents live with long-term health conditions, such as arthritis and asthma, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state figure.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 34% volunteering—far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53% being couples without children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 98.3% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rent is far below the national figure, home loan payments are among the highest for similar areas.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport. Nearly 30% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 20.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing make up 40.3% of local jobs. The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents cannot reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.