Burrumbuttock

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45. While 20.4% are seniors, there is also a strong presence of children, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Irish, and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 58% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.6%, which is far below the national figure.

Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas at 33.9%, far below the national average. However, school advantage scores are much higher than typical for similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,638, which is a little below the state average. About 13% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is around the middle for its level.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.5% of residents. However, fewer people need help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 17.4% of people providing care and 31.7% caring for children, both well above national figures. Volunteering is also higher than usual at 23.6%.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,062, which is much higher than the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 60.5% being couples with children and 2.7 people per home. This is slightly higher than the national average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Many are owned outright (44.3%), and 84% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41.5% owning two.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is very high at 70%, far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in education and training.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.