Elderslie

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It is a family-oriented community where people in de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

Elderslie is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas and a population that identifies strongly with Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religion remains a significant part of life here, with 67.9% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national average.

Many adults here hold a Certificate III or IV, though those with a bachelor's degree are far fewer than in the state average. Only 37.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure.

Incomes are very high, with a typical weekly household earning $2,550. About 40.5% of households earn over $3,000 a week, which is far above the state average.

Daily health needs are more common here than in most areas, with 9.2% of people requiring help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 12.2%.

Participation in local life is high, with 21.2% of people volunteering. There is also a strong history of service, as 9.7% of residents served in the Defence Force, a figure well above the state average.

A small number of First Nations people live here, and their typical household income of $2,750 is far above the state and national figures. The typical First Nations resident is 54, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and no one living alone. Nearly 70% of families are couples with children.

Every single home in Elderslie is a separate house, and all of them have at least three bedrooms. Most people own their homes with a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,475 being much higher than in most areas.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 40.5% owning four or more. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 39.3% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

The local workforce is very active, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many people work in mining, health care, or construction, and 61.1% are employed full-time.

Elderslie is strictly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.