Mount Nathan

This is a family-heavy area where children under 15 are well above the national average at 24%. While the typical resident is 40, there are far fewer seniors than in most similar areas, with those aged 65 and over making up only 13.4%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 80.6% of residents were born here. People born overseas make up 17.2% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language for 93% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (45.6%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 46.9% of residents.

Residents are well qualified, with 60.3% having completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. About 19.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, a rate higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes of $2,465, well above the national figure. Households earning $3,000 or more per week make up 36.5%, which is far above the national average.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 26.8% of people. This is a little below the state average and lower than in most similar areas.

Family life is a priority here, as 36.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

There are 28 First Nations people in the community. Their typical personal income of $1,031 is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home, well above the national average. Very few people live alone (9.1%), which is far below the state and national figures.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.3%), and 94% have three or more bedrooms. The area has very few renters (7.5%) and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

The community is highly dependent on cars, with 81% of homes owning two or more vehicles. There are no public transport stops in the area, and only 0.7% of people use public transport to commute.

About 37.5% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.2%, well below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Most people work in construction, healthcare, or professional roles.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby services, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or health services.