Fosterton

The area is far older than the national figure, and children under 15 make up only 9.6% of the population. Notably, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 8.5%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 7.4% of the population, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 88.3% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 31.9% of residents have no religion, a figure slightly below the state average.

About 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average of 27.8%.

While typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,325 a week, 20.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.7% of people, which is about the same as the national average, with arthritis and asthma being the most common.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.9% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also much more common than in most other areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, and while their household income is well above the national average, their personal income is far below.

The community is largely made up of couples without children (56.5%) and people living alone (36.8%), leading to a typical household size of just 2.0 people.

Every home in Fosterton is a separate house, and 44.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 92.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops available.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 57.8% of adults are working or looking for work, with the largest industries being agriculture, forestry and fishing, followed by administration and education.

There are no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.