Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Mount Sheila

5,080 km²

Mount Sheila has high household incomes and a younger age profile than most.

It also has a slightly less degree-qualified population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Mount Sheila, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population794—since 2011 Median age37 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.4%People aged 65 and over2.6%Children under 151.6%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 56%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Youth (15–24) (10%).

Young adults (25–44)54.9%

Older adults (45–64)30.0%

Youth (15–24)9.4%

Seniors (65+)2.6%

Children (0–14)1.6%

Marital status

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Never married at 54%, followed by Married (32%) and Divorced (9%).

Never married54%
Married32%
Divorced9%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by New Zealand (11%) and England (5%).

Australia45.2%

New Zealand6.3%

England2.9%

Philippines1.6%

India1.3%

South Africa0.8%

Italy0.5%

China0.4%

Ancestry

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (10%).

English26.6%

Australian19.8%

Irish7.1%

Scottish5.9%

German2.6%

Italian2.1%

Filipino1.8%

Dutch1.1%

Indian1.0%

Chinese0.9%

Language

People using another language at home9.4%

Language used at home

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Punjabi (2%).

English only57.9%

Mandarin1.0%

Punjabi1.0%

Italian1.0%

Religion

People with no religion39.4%

Religious affiliation

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (35%) and Other religions (2%).

No religion59%
Christianity35%
Other religions2%
Islam2%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.3%

Highest year of school

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Year 12 at 60%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1240.3%

Year 1015.0%

Year 119.7%

Year 9 or below1.8%

Highest qualification level

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 62%, followed by Bachelor degree (16%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV33.3%

Bachelor degree8.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma7.6%

Postgraduate degree1.9%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate0.9%

Field of qualification

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Engineering & related at 50%, followed by Architecture & building (10%) and Management & commerce (10%).

Engineering & related26.6%

Architecture & building5.4%

Management & commerce5.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Society & culture2.6%

Education2.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.9%

Health1.9%

Creative arts1.4%

Agriculture & environment0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$2,440—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$3,749—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$4,750—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week43.7%

Personal income distribution

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 53%, followed by $3,000 or more (29%) and $650–$1,499 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99934.6%

$3,000 or more19.2%

$650–$1,4999.4%

Under $6502.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition8.8%People with a mental health condition2.9%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is None at 87%, followed by One condition (11%) and Two conditions (2%).

None57.7%

One condition7.1%

Two conditions1.1%

Three or more0.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Asthma at 24%, followed by Mental health (24%) and Arthritis (17%).

Asthma2.9%

Mental health2.9%

Arthritis2.0%

Other condition1.8%

Diabetes1.1%

Lung condition0.6%

Cancer0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers4.7%People providing unpaid care2.8%People caring for children unpaid14.9%People who served in the Defence Force1.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework4.4%

Family & Households

Average household size4.2—since 2011

Family composition

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Couples with children at 100%.

Couples with children100%

Household size

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is 6 or more at 100%.

6 or more200.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$520—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$5,250—since 2011 Average people per bedroom2.00—since 2011

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Bus at 51%, followed by Car (driver) (26%) and Car (passenger) (13%).

Bus33.9%

Car (driver)17.1%

Car (passenger)8.6%

Walked6.2%

Worked at home1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.8%Recent arrivals from overseas10.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation64.2%Employed full-time85.9%

Industries people work in

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Mining at 60%, followed by Construction (16%) and Accommodation & food (5%).

Mining57.8%

Construction15.3%

Accommodation & food4.8%

Administrative & support4.6%

Rental & real estate3.2%

Wholesale trade1.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing1.6%

Electricity, gas & water1.4%

Manufacturing1.2%

Transport & warehousing1.2%

Occupations people work in

In Mount Sheila, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 33%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (31%) and Labourers (17%).

Technicians & trades32.3%

Machinery operators & drivers30.5%

Labourers16.7%

Professionals7.2%

Managers4.6%

Clerical & administrative4.0%

Community & personal service3.6%

Nearby areas

Tom Price Chichester (WA)Wittenoom Rocklea (WA)Karijini Hamersley Range Paraburdoo Millstream (WA)

👥 Demographics & Identity