Georges Plains

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. About 20.6% of the population are seniors, and the area has a slightly higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 4.6% compared to the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.8%), and those with overseas roots are far less common here than in the rest of the state. The most frequent ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 95.9% of the community. This is far below the national figure for non-English speaking households, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

The community is predominantly Christian at 73.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 23.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40.7% of residents completing Year 12. About 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $2,125, which is a little above the state average and much higher than most similar areas. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than in the state, affecting 29.4% of people. Most common are asthma and diabetes, though those needing help with daily activities are less common than in most areas.

More people here provide unpaid care for children (28.2%) or do significant housework compared to the state average. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members at 3.8%.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, who are far older (typical age 34) than those in the state or nation. Their typical household income of $1,125 is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Families with children make up the majority (58.8%), which helps explain why fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 83.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than the national average, with 36.5% of homes owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and zero people commuting by public transport. The drive to the city is very long, taking about 163 minutes.

The population is very stable, as only 27.3% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.3%) than in most similar areas, and there is no recorded unemployment. Many residents work in health care, construction, or public administration.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.