Mount Seymour

The population is far older than the national figure, with children under 15 making up only 7.7% of the community. Very few residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure well below the state and national levels.

Most people here were born in Australia, though 10.3% were born overseas, which is well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 46.2% of the community reported having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most other areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the state average at $1,375 a week, but well below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.9% of people. This includes a high rate of arthritis and mental health conditions, which are both well above the national figure.

Military service is very common here, with 14.5% of people having served in the Defence Force, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also much more frequent than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 45.3% being couples without children and 43.8% being couples with children. People per home is slightly lower than the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and a huge 60.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. There are no rental properties in the community.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 36.0% of people work from home, far above the state and national figures.

The community is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 64.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Mount Seymour is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.