Mount Prospect

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 53 and 34.1% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 14.6%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 9.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national rate of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian and English, both at 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 80.5% of the community. While 9.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 63.4%. The proportion of people with no religion is 29.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are higher than in many similar areas, with 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are high here, with a typical weekly family income of $3,249, which is well above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than in most areas at $939.

Health outcomes are generally good, as no one reported needing help with daily activities. However, 29.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Community participation is very high, with 25.7% of people volunteering. This is far above the national figure, and it is also among the highest areas for those providing unpaid care or housework.

There is a very small First Nations population, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Families are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. Nearly half of households are couples with children, while one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

Homes are relatively spacious, with 0.7 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are about $1,733, which is similar to the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a 43-minute walk to the nearest one. Consequently, 32.1% of people work from home, far above the national rate.

Residents are very settled, with only 7.3% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is common here, with 80% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Most of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.