Downside

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Australian average of 38. While seniors make up a much smaller share of the population than usual, 19.4% of the community are children under 15.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at just 3.2%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national average, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

Faith is more common here than in other similar areas, with 62.1% of people identifying as Christian. Only 21.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A good number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still well below the state average. Qualifications are often linked to the local economy, with 24.1% in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are very high here, with 45.9% of households earning over $3,000 a week, far above the national average. The typical weekly family income of $2,833 is well above the Australian figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.4%) and mental health conditions (3.2%) compared to the rest of the state.

Volunteering is very common, with 32.3% of people giving their time, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also well above the state and national figures.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the general population, though the few First Nations residents have a personal income well above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. People living alone are much rarer here than in the state average, at only 13.5%.

Every single home is a separate house, and 78.4% have three or more bedrooms. While 35.1% of homes are owned outright, weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $185.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas.

The population is very stable, with only 15.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (80.8%), far above the national figure. The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 31.1% of the workforce.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.