Mount Rumney

The community is generally older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 44. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 15.5% of the population, which is about the same as the state average but far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of residents. While 5.6% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the state average.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 58.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above the state average.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. This academic achievement is mirrored in school completion, with 58.5% of residents finishing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,262, which is far above the state figure. High earnings are common here, as 32.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state average. Those with long-term health conditions are also well below the state figure.

Community spirit is high, with 25.1% of people volunteering, far above the national average. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 6.9%.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and the typical age for this group is 13, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 96.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, at only 3.7%, while 48.6% of homes are owned outright.

Car ownership is universal, with every home owning at least one vehicle. While 19.6% of people work from home, others face a 29-minute walk to the nearest public transport stop.

The area has seen a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 31.9%, which is far above the national figure. However, overall movement is low, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most other areas.

The local workforce is very active, with 65.2% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, and many residents work as professionals in health or public administration.

The area is heavily car-dependent due to its steep terrain and a total lack of nearby shops, schools, or health services. Only 56.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.