Girralong

The community is far older than the national figure, with 31.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children are rare here, making up only 6.8% of the population, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

About 22.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 50%.

English is the only language used at home by 90.9% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

A very high 70.5% of people report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly educated, with 70.3% completing Year 12 and 27% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the national average.

Incomes are very low, with the typical personal weekly income at $524, which is well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.4% of people. About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are very high at 29.7%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling. Couples without children make up the largest group at 43.3%.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $196 and monthly home-loan payments of $1,192.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

Residents are very settled, with only 22.5% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 51.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.