Lochiel

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. However, 22.1% of the population are children under 15, a figure well above the state and national averages of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

About 60.1% of people here have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.6%.

A higher share of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average of 27.8%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,586, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly family income is also lower than the national average at $1,708.

More people here have a long-term health condition (32.4%) or a mental health condition (10.0%) than in most other areas. This is well above the national figures for both.

Community participation is very high, with 22.5% of people volunteering and far more people providing unpaid care, housework, and childcare than the state average.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 11 years, and a typical personal income that is well above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a very high percentage of couples with children.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 48.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is much less common here than in most areas, at only 9%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of homes lacking a motor vehicle and no public transport stops within the community. Most people drive themselves to work.

About 29.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (61.7%) than the national average, though full-time employment is much lower than in most areas. Common industries include health, retail, and construction.

Lochiel is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.