Appleby

Appleby has a First Nations population that is well above the state and national figures. It is a community without any residents aged 65 or over, and it has far fewer children under 15 than most other areas.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 82.9% of residents identifying as such. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.8% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.3% of the population, which is far below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,812 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal income is a little below the state and national figures, with the typical person earning $669 weekly.

The community is very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions reported far below the national average. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people doing significant unpaid housework is among the lowest for its level.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than the state average with a typical age of 14. Their personal and household incomes are among the lowest at this level.

Homes in Appleby are large, with 3.5 people per home, which is well above the national figure. Most households are couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,800, which is well above the national figure. Rent is $345 a week, a little below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Residents who work from home make up 14.3% of the population.

The community has seen a lot of movement, with 43.8% of people moving in the last 5 years, a figure well above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 70.0% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work as managers or in administrative and support roles.

Appleby is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or groceries within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.