Mount Cottrell

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 19.8% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, which is a little above the state average.

People born overseas make up 29% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian, Irish, and Scottish.

A high 37.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Arabic is the most common second language, spoken by 14.1% of the population.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 44% identifying as Christian and 16.5% as Muslim. This is reflected in the 23.2% who report no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 37.6% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.3% of adults, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Personal incomes are far below the national average, with a typical weekly amount of $498. Just 4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well below the national figure of 12.5%.

A much higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 9.5%. Long-term health conditions are reported by 26.2% of residents, with arthritis and asthma being the most common.

Unpaid care is a notable feature, as 15% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. However, only 9% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 2.8% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18, and earns a typical income of $2,499, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. One-parent families make up 19.7% of the community, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 97.3% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 49% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average of 32.2%.

The community is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and the walk to the nearest stop takes 87 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas also remain low at 2.8%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 48.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

Walking to services is difficult, as the area has a walkability score of 2.4, making it mostly car-dependent. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk.