Bergalia

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 22.8% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 15.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 85.0% of the population has Australian, English, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents do not identify with a religion, with 56.1% reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average.

The community is well-qualified, as 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,541, slightly below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are less common here, with only 11.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.2% of residents, about the same as the national average, with arthritis being the most common condition.

Residents are more likely to do unpaid housework than those in most other areas, and 19.4% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 4.4% of the population, with a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than average with 2.7 people per dwelling, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 58.1% are owned outright, far above the national average. Notably, there are no renters in the area.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.

The population is quite stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 48.8%, with many residents working in construction, retail, or professional roles.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no parks, schools or shops within a 15-minute walk.