Mount Nebo

The population is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 48 and 18.6% being seniors. Children under 15 make up just 13.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A very high 66.7% of people report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

This is a highly qualified community, with 44.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 78.1% completing Year 12, both far above the national figures.

Typical weekly family income is $2,272, which is a little above the state average. Personal weekly incomes are also higher than most areas, at $896.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.4% of people living with a long-term health condition.

Volunteerism is high at 24.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. While the typical First Nations personal income is far below the national figure, the typical household income is well above.

Homes are generally smaller than the state average, with 2.3 people per household. About 26.2% of people live alone.

Separate houses make up 96.5% of all homes, far above the national average. Renting is uncommon here, occurring in only 16.9% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. This is reflected by the 39.0% of residents who work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is stable, with only 26.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Professional roles are common, making up 38.1% of occupations. However, the full-time employment rate is well below the national figure at 51.8%.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score, partly due to a steep average terrain slope of 17.9%. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.