Mount Marlow

The community is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 24.2% of the population. It also has a higher proportion of First Nations people at 6.2%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 41.6%.

English is the primary language for 85.1% of the population. Very few people use another language at home (2.5%), and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Nearly half of the community (47.8%) identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 33.5%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 38.7% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $2,083 a week, a little above the state and national figures. A striking 26.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 21.1% having a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also less common at 5.6%.

The area has a high rate of unpaid childcare (28.9%) and a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members (5.0%).

The First Nations community is particularly young, with a typical age of just 12 years. Typical household income for First Nations families is $2,999, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (69.4%) and the fact that very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house. While 32.1% are owned outright, those with mortgages face high typical monthly payments of $2,167, which is well above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Nearly half of all homes have two vehicles, and 29.4% have three.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment levels are very high, with 76.0% of people working full-time, far above the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

Mount Marlow is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.