Mount Light

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 17.4% of the population, those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.5% born overseas—a figure far below both the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.2% using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of people here have no religion, at 56.8%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14% of the population, which is far below the national average of 26.3%. Those who completed Year 12 also sit well below state and national figures.

Family and household incomes are higher than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,937 a week. Notably, 20.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

Residents generally enjoy better health than most areas. Those needing help with daily activities (2.6%) and those with mental health conditions (5.2%) are both well below the state and national figures.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.6% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, making up only 4.4% of households.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 63% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. There are no rental properties in the area.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work. No home is without a motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 19.2% of people moved in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Agriculture, education, and retail are the main industries.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most amenities, including groceries and health services, are not within a 15-minute walk.