Gobarralong

The community is far older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 59 and a third of the population aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 make up 20.6% of the area, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. People mainly identify with English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 68.3% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest for similar areas.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. Many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical incomes are much higher than most similar areas. Weekly household income is $2,299, and 23.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.

Residents enjoy very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions reported far below the state and national figures. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 33.3% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples, and there are no one-parent families, which is far below the state and national averages.

Housing costs are very low compared to the rest of the state, with typical weekly rents at $150 and monthly home-loan payments of $433.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is consistent with the 41.9% of residents who work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 14.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the state average at 64.5%, and there is no unemployment. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also quite steep, with a mean slope far above the state average.