Mount Bruno

The community is notably older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 59. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 10.6%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. Only 10.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 59.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, with 19.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold diplomas or certificates, particularly in engineering, agriculture, and building.

Typical personal income is $840 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Typical household income is slightly lower than the national average at $1,562 per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

A very high 45.7% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, far exceeding the national figure of 20.7%. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to most areas.

The small First Nations population is notably prosperous, with a typical personal income of $1,749 and a typical household income of $3,250, both of which are far above the national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (69.4%) and the typical household is small, with only 2.1 people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%. No one in the community is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the high number of vehicles per home and the 38.1% of people who work from home, far above the national average.

About 35.6% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, which is slightly below the national trend of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 45.7%. Common industries include transport, construction, and healthcare, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

With a walkability score of 0.1, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.