Council (LGA) · Area profile
Lake Grace
11,886 km²
A high rate of volunteering defines Lake Grace, where 37.1% of residents give their time to others, far exceeding the national figure. The community is predominantly Australian-born and older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. While the population has shrunk slightly to 1,265 people, it remains a prosperous area with strong employment and high home ownership. This rural character is reflected in a landscape of large detached houses and a workforce heavily tied to the land.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population has shrunk by 7.0% since 2011, there are still a good number of children, with those under 15 making up 19.8% of the community.
The area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 13.2% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, reflecting a birth rate and heritage that is far below the national and state averages.
English is the primary language for 87.4% of the community. Only 5.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.
A growing number of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 23 points since 2011 to reach 45.5%. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Many residents have a practical education, with 52.6% completing Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national figure. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, or agriculture.
Personal incomes are strong, with a typical weekly pay of $1,001, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's high overall advantage score, which is larger than about 90% of similar areas.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both occurring at rates well below the national average.
Volunteering is exceptionally high at 37.1%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong culture of unpaid work, with a high number of people caring for children or doing extensive housework.
There are 29 First Nations people in the area, and they tend to be much younger than others, with a typical age of 21. Their personal incomes are well above the national figure.
Family life is stable, with only 5.6% of homes being one-parent families, which is well below the national average. Most households consist of couples, with 61.4% having children.
Housing is very secure, as 45.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Detached houses are the norm for 93.4% of residents, and typical rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the national average.
Most people rely on cars, with only 0.7% using public transport. However, working from home is much more common here than in the rest of the state, at 20.6%.
The community is relatively stable, as the number of people moving in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen sharply since 2011.
The workforce is very active, with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, among the lowest at this level. Nearly half of all workers are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas for access to money, resources, and job skills.
The climate is characterized by low temperatures, with an average minimum of 9.4, which is far below the state average. Rainfall is however far above the state figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, or schools, and the walkability score is far below the state average.