Lockhart

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This older profile is balanced by a high proportion of children under 15, who make up 20.6% of the population.

People born overseas make up only 4.7% of the community, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state average of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is common here, as those with no religion make up 25% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Higher education is less common, with bachelor degrees held by 11.2% of adults, far below the national average of 26.3%. About 34.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is also much lower than most areas.

Incomes are generally well below the state and national figures. The typical weekly household income is $1,295, and the typical personal income is $639, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more frequent here, with 34.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Lockhart has a very high rate of volunteering at 29.3%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 15.4% doing so.

First Nations people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 21.

Families are slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. About 53.3% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.3% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 49.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Most people rely on cars for travel, and only 0.5% of residents commute using public transport. Very few homes, just 4.6%, have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite stable, as only 27.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 64.1%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 28% of the workforce.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking in the middle of all areas. Population growth has been steady, rising 5.4% since 2021.

Rainfall is a little above the state average at 601mm annually. Minimum temperatures are much lower than most areas, averaging 9.1 degrees.

Recorded offences are much lower than in most areas. However, the rates of motor vehicle theft and property damage are higher than usual.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6, which is far below the state average of 6.2. Only 44% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.