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Montrose
11 km²
Families with children are common in Montrose, where 19.6% of the population are children under 15. This is a relatively affluent community of around 6,900 people, with typical weekly household incomes that are a little above the national figure. The area is defined by large, detached homes and a population that is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 41. It is a stable residential pocket where most people are born in Australia and few have moved in recently.
Montrose's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Montrose has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. However, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, with 19.6% of the population in this age group.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.5% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents report no religion at 53.5%, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
About 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average of 29.2%. The area's schools are larger than most and have a much higher average advantage score.
Montrose is a high-earning area, with 27% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household incomes are a little above both the state and national figures.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of people. This includes a higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the national figure.
Caring for children is very common, with 32.5% of people providing unpaid child care, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.
The First Nations community is small, with 44 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 43, and has an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 66.8% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92% of dwellings being detached. Renting is very uncommon at 8.5%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.
Cars are essential, as 56% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. However, the area has a high number of bus stops and a short walk to the nearest one.
The community is very stable, as only 27% of people moved house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Many residents work in construction (17.3%) or health care (13.3%). About 64.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than most areas.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 97.3% of homes within 15 minutes of a park. However, steep terrain and lower access to health services and schools make it less walkable than the state average.