Mount Walker

The community is quite young, with a typical age of 37 and children under 15 making up 27.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Italian and English ancestries are common, alongside Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the main language for the vast majority, and unlike many other areas, no one here speaks little or no English. Around 6.6% of people use another language at home.

About 40.8% of the community reports having no religion, which is around the middle for similar areas. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.5%.

Many residents have completed Year 12, though the 10.3% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Qualifications are often linked to the local environment, with agriculture and environment being a key field of study.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,125, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, very few people earn $2,000 or more per week compared to other areas.

While 30.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, there is a striking absence of people needing help with daily activities or reporting mental health conditions.

Volunteering is very common at 34.5%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A high proportion of people also provide unpaid housework or care for children.

First Nations residents are a little more common here than in the state average. These residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 63.

More than half of the homes are couples with children. The typical household size of 2.4 people is about the same as the national figure.

Weekly rent is very low at $150, far below the national figure of $375. Conversely, typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the state average at $2,000.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is consistent with the fact that 26.3% of the workforce operates from home, well above the national figure of 21%.

Residents are relatively stable, with 24.2% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employs 68.4% of the workforce. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.