Mount Forbes

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over. There is a strong First Nations presence, as 8.8% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.2% born here and only 4.2% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.3% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas; only 39% of residents completed Year 12, and just 7.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,771 a week. However, those earning $2,000 or more per week make up only 7.1% of the population, which is well below the national level.

About 30.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported less often here than in most other areas.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid care, and 7.7% have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations residents are younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. Their personal and household incomes are well below the national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and very few people living alone. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 88.6% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 45.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute by transit. Many households are well-equipped, with 31.8% owning four or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 20.3% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is higher than in most areas, with 65.6% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries include construction and public administration.

Mount Forbes is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.