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Children make up a quarter of the population, making the area much younger than most. While the typical resident is 40, the community is largely composed of married couples and their children.

The area is very homogenous, with 76.9% of people born in Australia and only 4.6% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home in this community, which is far below the state and national levels of linguistic diversity.

The community is more religious than most, with only 12.3% of people reporting no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor's degree compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and environment.

Typical personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, reaching $1,105 per week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are in good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help compared to most other areas.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 31.6% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. The area also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most places.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household, which helps explain why 75.8% of families are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, and typical weekly rents of $150 are far below the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available. This is reflected in the 37% of people who work from home, a rate far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 20.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The local economy is dominated by the land, with 63% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is very high at 81.5%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.