Breelong

First Nations people make up 12.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is split between the young and old, with children under 15 at 21.2% and seniors over 65 at 22.4%, both much higher than in most areas.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking another language or having limited English skills. This is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the main religion for 60% of residents. About 30.6% of the community reported having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24.6% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Typical weekly incomes are far below the national figures, with a typical household earning $1,300 and a typical person earning $553. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While 28.2% of people have a long-term health condition, no one in the community needs help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas at 3.5%.

Volunteering is common here, with 23.5% of people helping out, far above the state average. Unpaid childcare is also very high, with 35.3% of people caring for children.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, who are typically younger than others in the state. Their typical personal income is $575, which is about the same as the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per house. Most households are couples with children (59.7%), and very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and all have three or more bedrooms. Half of these are owned outright, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least two vehicles. Because there is no public transport, 38.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 20.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national rates of migration.

Agriculture is the primary industry, employing 59% of the workforce. The area has a high rate of full-time employment at 66.7% and currently has 0.0% unemployment.

Breelong is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.