Mornington

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. It has a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 22.6%, far above the national average of 3.2%.

Born overseas make up 19.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there is a diverse mix of birthplaces, including New Zealand and the Philippines.

About 11.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the Queensland state average.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with 40% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are well below the national average, with only 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state and national figures at 43.9%.

Incomes are very strong, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,100 being well above the national figure. A significant 17.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. The rate of long-term health conditions is 21.3%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Community participation is quite low, with volunteers at 10.8% and those providing unpaid care at 4.6%, both of which are well below national levels.

The First Nations community is large, but faces significant gaps; the typical household income of $667 is far below the state average, and the unemployment rate is well above at 21.4%.

Household structures are unusual for the region, with a very high 44.5% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, though one-parent families are also slightly more common than usual.

Renting is very common here at 43.6%, far above the national average. Homes are generally smaller than typical Australian houses, with only 44.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.7% using public transport to commute. Interestingly, 10.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.1% moving in the last five years. This is consistent with the high number of recent arrivals from overseas, which is well above the national average.

Full-time employment is very high at 73.2%, far above the national figure. Work is concentrated in mining (28.5%) and health care (17.2%).

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and health services, the area remains mostly car-dependent. There are no public transport stops available within the community.