Ellerslie

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 26.8% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Interestingly, there are no residents aged 65 or over, and 5.4% of the community are First Nations people, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a low proportion of overseas-born people at 7.1%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language used at home for 62.5% of residents. While 7.1% use another language, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in many other areas, with 37.5% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 23.2%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 16.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical family incomes are a little above the national figure, though typical personal weekly income of $687 is a little below the national figure of $805. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.9% of people. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very high, with 28.6% of residents helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of service is also seen in the 21.4% of people who provide unpaid care, a rate well above the national figure.

The three First Nations residents in Ellerslie have a typical age of 62, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income of $449 is also a little below the national figure.

Families typically consist of couples, with 43.6% being without children and 28.2% with children. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Rent is exceptionally low in Ellerslie, with a typical weekly rent of $100, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is highly dependent on private travel, with no public transport stops available. However, 56.5% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.

About 28.6% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 78.3% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is far above the national figure, and there is no unemployment.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. Aside from one school, there are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.