Mount Ossa

The community is older than the state and national average, with the typical resident being 42 and seniors making up 22.0% of the population. Children under 15 also represent a higher share than most areas at 18.8%.

Born overseas, only 5.6% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people identify as Australian or English, and 75.6% were born in Australia.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.6% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 30.0% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.3% completing Year 12, both far below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,770 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal income of $629 is well below both the state and national figures.

The community is in good health, with only 20.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 2.4% with a mental health condition, both well below national figures.

Local participation includes 14.4% who volunteer, while a higher than average 25.4% spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework.

First Nations people in Mount Ossa are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29, and their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (66.5%). Very few people live alone compared to other areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses (91.9%), many with three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the state, at just 12.2%.

Cars are essential as 0.0% of people use public transport and every home owns at least one vehicle. About 16.1% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.0% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.4%, with many people working in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or construction.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.