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The population is split between seniors (33.3%) and children (31.1%), making it far older and much more youth-heavy than the state average. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

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

Religious affiliation is diverse for such a small group, with Christianity and Islam both at 24.4%, while those with no religion are far fewer than the national average.

Academic qualifications are high, with 24.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still slightly below the national figure.

Typical household and family weekly incomes are among the lowest for this level and far below the state average, though a small group (10.8%) earn over $2,000 a week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, and 11.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is far more common here than in the rest of the country. Residents also spend significantly more time on unpaid housework than the state average, and there is a high rate of former Defence Force members.

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

One-parent families are far more common here than in most areas, making up a third of all households.

Typical weekly rents are well below the national figure, while typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a very long drive time to the city.

The community is quite mobile, with 51.1% of residents having moved here in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is much steeper than the state average.