Mount Schank

Children under 15 are much more common here than in most areas, which helps explain why the typical age of 38 is noticeably younger than the state average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.1% of the population, well below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83% born here. Only 5.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 87.9% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

More than half the population (50.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 40.9% of residents completing Year 12. About 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are quite high here, with a typical household earning $1,968 a week, well above the state figure. Roughly 24.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 19.3% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the state average. Just 3.4% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.6% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. This high level of participation extends to childcare, with 37.9% of people caring for children unpaid.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0 people recorded. The First Nations typical personal income is $1,125, far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. Most are couples with children (71%), while one-parent families are not present in the area.

Large homes are the norm, as 88% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are much lower than the national figure, 37.3% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most households own multiple vehicles, with 42.2% having two and 21.7% having three.

The community is relatively stable, with 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 73.8% of adults active in the workforce. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry, employing 37.9% of the workforce.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people among the lowest at this level. Property damage makes up half of the few crimes reported.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.