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Black Mountain
7 km²
A typical resident in Black Mountain is far older than most, with the usual age being 50. This community is a collection of large, detached houses where many people own their homes outright and a significant number are now retired. Since 2011, the area has seen a sharp rise in seniors and a drop in children. It is a predominantly English-speaking neighborhood with a growing number of people born overseas and a notable trend toward having no religion.
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The population is far older than the national figure, and the number of seniors has risen by 15 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up just 14.2% of the community, which is much lower than most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 23% of the population, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community, and the number of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
Nearly half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 28 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
The area has a highly qualified workforce, with a much higher share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas.
Household incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly household income sitting at $1,704.
The community has a lower rate of mental health conditions than most areas, and those needing help with daily activities are also a little below the national figure.
Unpaid housework is very common here, with a far higher share of people doing 15 or more hours a week than the national average.
Most homes are large, with 55.3% containing couples with children, while the number of people living alone is far below the national figure.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 45.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. However, rent is very expensive here, with a typical weekly cost of $540.
Car use is essential as 0% of residents commute by public transport, and every single household owns at least one motor vehicle.
About 36.8% of residents moved house in the last five years, while recent arrivals from overseas account for 3.9% of the population.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in the rest of the state, though the unemployment rate of 3.0% is much lower than most similar areas.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.