Mount Alma

The typical resident is 40, and while there are few children, 18.6% of the population are seniors. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 32.5%.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

Over half the community (50.8%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 43.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 15.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much higher than the national figure, with the usual family earning $2,749 a week. Nearly 29% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

Residents are in very good health, with only 15.3% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and no one reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer work is common, with 20% of people volunteering, which is well above the state figure. However, very few people provide unpaid care for children or others.

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

Living arrangements are diverse, as 45.5% of people live alone—far above the national figure—though many others live as couples without children.

Every home is a separate house, and 90.9% have three or more bedrooms. Over half are owned outright, and while rent is very low at $150 a week, those with mortgages pay a typical $9,070 monthly payment.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available. Most homes have three or more vehicles, and 33.3% of workers commute by car.

The population is quite stable, with only 25.5% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 53.3% of the workforce. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0.