Mount Carbine

Seniors make up 40.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, making up only 9.6% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces are far fewer than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Christianity is the most common faith at 43.6%. The proportion of people with no religion is 34%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but only 26.6% finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. There are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $674 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people live with long-term health conditions, and 9.6% need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

There are very few people providing unpaid care or looking after children, but the area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Almost half of all homes are occupied by a single person, and one-parent families are far more common than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of houses owned outright. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $200.

The area is very car-reliant; there are no public transport stops, and 15.9% of homes have no vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 21.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 30.3% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest at this level. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.