Mount Maria

This is an older community where 25.3% of people are aged 65 and over, well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 9.8% of the population, which is much lower than most other areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.7% born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents identify with Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 34.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 26.0% of people completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $879, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.1% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes high rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

A high proportion of people, 34.0%, spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, far above the national figure. Interestingly, 8.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 48, far older than the national figure of 24.

Couples with children make up 52.0% of families, and the typical home holds 2.3 people, which is a little below the national figure.

Housing is mostly detached houses, and 56.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Only 9.0% of homes are rented.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years, though this is a little below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 40.9% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 26.5%, far above the national figure of 5.1%.

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