Mount St John

The community is predominantly adult, as there are no children under 15. While the typical age is 42, a high 19.4% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure of 11.5%.

About 15.5% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language for 81.6% of the community. While 5.8% of people use another language at home, no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 38.8%. About 34% of residents have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a very low rate of bachelor degrees at 3.1%, far below the national average of 26.3%. However, 57.7% have completed Year 12, and many hold certificates in engineering or trades.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,331, which is far above the national figure of $805. In contrast, typical household income is far below the national average at $949, as many residents live alone.

The population is notably healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting only 16.5% of people, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

A striking 57.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, far above the national average of 2.8%. Conversely, only 9.3% of people volunteer, which is much lower than most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents recorded here. Among the small number of First Nations people, the typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the national figure.

Most residents live alone, accounting for 70% of households, which is far above the national average of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home contains only 1.4 people.

Housing is small and varied, with no homes having three or more bedrooms and 43.3% owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $205, far below the national figure of $375.

Most people drive to work, but the area has a very high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people compared to the state. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community is highly mobile, with 71.4% of residents having moved in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 97% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in public administration and safety.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.