Mount Hope

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Despite this, 19.5% of the population are children under 15, a figure slightly above the Australian average.

The community is entirely Australian-born, with no overseas births recorded. Most residents identify as having Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Religious affiliation is common here; 65.9% of people identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up only 17.1%, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is high, with 62.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 27.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both well above the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $762, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is well below the national amount at $1,187.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 24.4% having a long-term health condition compared to 27.7% nationally. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Community spirit is strong, as 30.3% of people volunteer, far above the national rate of 14.1%. This is paired with a high rate of people providing unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes are slightly smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. Half of the households are couples without children, while 46.2% are couples with children.

Housing costs are exceptionally low, with the typical monthly home-loan payment of $104 being far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops available. Because of this, 38.5% of workers operate from home, a much higher rate than the national figure of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 7.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 73.1% of the workforce. Job security is high, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a very high rate of adults working or looking for work.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.