Bottle Creek

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.4% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and a third of residents are married.

Almost everyone was born in Australia, and there are no overseas-born residents. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

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

About 42.9% of people report no religion, a figure well above the national average. Half the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 40.7% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning $725 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are much higher than most areas, with 38.1% of people having a long-term health condition and 16.7% living with a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.3% of residents helping out, which is far above the national average.

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

Most homes are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly rent is just $38, far below the national figure of $375, though typical monthly home loan payments are $1,734.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The community is very stable, with only 19.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Only 42.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the state and national averages.

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