Hartys Plains

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 30.6% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15, a figure far below the national average of 18.2%.

About 75% of residents were born in Australia. English is the most common ancestry at 36.1%, though the 13.9% born overseas is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 88.9% of the population. While 13.9% use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%.

The area is more religious than the national average, with 66.7% identifying as Christian and 27.8% reporting no religion, which is far below the Australian figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are low compared to the state and nation, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.4% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,437, which is much lower than most similar areas and well below the state figure. However, 13.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are a little above the national average at 30.6%, with arthritis being the most common. Despite this, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most similar areas, with 27.8% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level at 8.3%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is mostly made up of couples without children, who make up 70.4% of households. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the national average of $375. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,167, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it far below the state average for accessibility.

The population is very stable, with only 16.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 47.2%, which is much lower than most similar areas and far below the national average of 61.1%.

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