Mount Pelion

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 are far less common than in most areas, the population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is much higher at 6.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home in this community. This is far below the national average, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

About 38.9% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Australian figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 46.7%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.6% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 8.1%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

The typical family income is $2,125 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Around the middle for its level, 13.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People with a long-term health condition are much less common here than in most areas. However, those with a mental health condition are slightly more common, at 10.0%, compared to the national figure of 8.8%.

Community participation is quite low, with only 5.8% of people volunteering, which is well below the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also far below the national figure.

There are six First Nations people in the area, and their typical age of 27 is noticeably older than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income is $575 per week.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 20.3%. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 48.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 34.5% owning three.

The population is very stable, as only 23.3% of people moved house in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 71.1%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

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