Mount Charlton

The community is significantly older than the state and national figures, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.9%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and German.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 47.7% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 30.5%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, at $1,292. However, a small group of high earners exists, as 12.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 2.0% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 15.4% of people providing care, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, very few people volunteer, at just 12.5%.

There are five First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 16, and earns a weekly income of $2,750, which is far above the national figure.

The area is dominated by couples, with 53.3% having children and 35.2% without. Very few people live alone, at just 13.3%, which is far below the national average.

Every single home is a separate house, and 71.1% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are very low at $180.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 31.9% of workers. While full-time employment is higher than most areas, the unemployment rate is also among the highest at 10.7%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.