Ellerston

The community has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the national figure. It is notably younger than most areas, with a typical age of 41 and far fewer children and seniors than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 9.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. Only 3.3% use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 43.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is equally common at 43.1%.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 23.1% of qualifications are in agriculture and environment.

Typical personal weekly income is $991, which is a little above the national figure. However, household incomes are often lower, with only 5.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. A slightly higher than average proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 55. Their typical personal income is $849, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per household. This is partly because a much higher number of people live alone compared to the rest of Australia.

Every home in the area is a separate house, but very few are owned outright. Monthly home-loan payments are among the highest at this level, averaging $4,250.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available. Almost every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 35.2% of the population moved to the area in the last five years, which is a higher proportion than in most similar areas.

The workforce is very active, with 83.5% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly half of all jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.