Mount Rowan

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.2% born here and only 5.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 96.6% of residents. While 4.7% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this remains far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Most residents identify as Christian (58.6%), while 36.3% report no religion, a figure slightly lower than both the state and national averages.

About 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,528, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Roughly 20.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 35.3% of people living with a long-term condition and 7.5% needing help with daily activities.

Community support is high, as 20.8% of people provide unpaid care—among the highest for this level. This is consistent with the older population, with 30.4% of people caring for children unpaid.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the population, well above the state average. First Nations residents here are noticeably older and earn more than those in similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. About 60.3% of families consist of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 100% of dwellings being separate houses. Home ownership is very high, as 66.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with 61.6% of workers driving to work. Despite this, there are 15 public transport stops, which is more than 85% of similar areas.

The community is very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is well below the national average. Common industries include health care and social assistance, as well as transport and warehousing.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.