Mountain View

The area has a high proportion of both children under 15 (22.4%) and seniors over 65 (27.1%), which are both far above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 45, making the community noticeably older than most of Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia (92.9%), and the number of people born overseas is much lower than in most other areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language used at home for 95.3% of residents. While a few people use another language, there is no one in the community who speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 60%, while 36.5% of people report having no religion, a figure slightly lower than the national average.

About half of residents have completed Year 12, and 17.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are higher than the trend for similar areas but well below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, and personal incomes are generally lower than the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.8% of residents. This is slightly higher than the 8.8% reported across Australia.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 20.3% of people providing care and 34.4% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both of which are far above national levels.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area.

Family life is central here, as 74% of households consist of couples with children. This helps explain why there are more people per home (2.6) than the national average.

Every home in Mountain View is a separate house. Renting is non-existent, and 44.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive time to the city is 96 minutes.

About 36.3% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years, a rate that is lower than the national average.

A high 73.4% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area has a walkability score of zero, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Steep terrain and a lack of street intersections make the area entirely reliant on cars.