Mount Tully

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While 13.7% of the population are seniors, this is well below the national average. A high 20.2% of people are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Born overseas in only 4.3% of cases, Mount Tully is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 41.9% of people have no religion, which is around the middle for similar areas and slightly above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 44.4%.

Education levels are high, with 58.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is about the same as the national average. A quarter of the population holds a bachelor degree.

Family incomes are strong, with the typical family earning $2,549 a week, well above the state average. This is reflected in the 27.5% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure much higher than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people reporting a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are notably high at 12.8%, well above the national figure of 8.8%.

This is a highly active community, with 36.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 30.6% of people provide unpaid child care, a rate well above the state average.

First Nations people in Mount Tully have a typical personal income of $1,024, which is far above the national figure of $540. The typical age for this group is 31, noticeably older than the national average of 24.

Single-person homes are common at 30.0%, well above the national average. One-parent families also make up 20.5% of households, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Every single home in Mount Tully is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 47.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 40% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. However, full-time employment is far below the national average at 40.0%, with many residents working as professionals in health and education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.