Greenethorpe

The typical resident is far older than the national figure at 53 years, and 20.3% of the population are seniors. This older demographic is reflected in the high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 17.7%, and a First Nations population that is a little above the state average at 5.4%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.7% born here and only 7.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim English, Australian or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.4%, while 30.2% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 37.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. This is consistent with a workforce heavily focused on agriculture and environment qualifications.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,037. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure of 25.2%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.9% needing help with daily activities. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

Residents are more active in unpaid work than most, with 20.2% volunteering and a far higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly compared to the state average.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 39 is far older than the state average of 23. Typical personal income for this group is about the same as the national figure at $540.

Homes are smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling, and 29.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Couples without children make up the largest group at 43.7%.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost all residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is far below the national average at $200.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport and 59.5% of workers driving to their jobs. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.6% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Nearly half of the workforce (47.6%) works in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Only 51.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national average.

Walking is impractical for most daily needs, as 0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. The walkability score of 2.3 indicates the area is mostly car-dependent.