Larbert

The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While there are no seniors aged 65 and over, de facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state.

The population is almost entirely born in Australia, with no one born overseas. People mostly identify with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the main language here, though 14.7% of people use another language at home. This is much higher than in similar areas, but still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is very common, with 85.3% of residents identifying with the faith. Only 11.8% of people have no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are quite low compared to the rest of the country. Only 21.4% of residents completed Year 12, and just 10.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, reaching $2,250 a week. Personal incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

Health challenges are more common here, as 35.3% of people have a long-term health condition. Additionally, 11.8% need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid work is common, with 39.3% of people doing over 15 hours of housework a week. Many residents also provide unpaid care, although there are no volunteers in the area.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 50 and earns a typical weekly income of $1,125, which is far above the state average.

Families usually have about 2.5 people per home. Many households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The typical weekly rent of $305 is a little below the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are around $1,725, which is well below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 25% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 12.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 71.4%. Most people work in public administration, agriculture, or construction, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Larbert is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The only nearby amenities are parks.