Lost River

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over. While children make up 18.1% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Born almost exclusively in Australia, the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the state or nation. Those with ancestral roots list Australian, Irish, and English as the most common.

English is the main language for 87.2% of residents, though Greek is spoken by a small number of people. The proportion using another language at home is actually higher than in most similar areas.

Faith is common here, with 74.5% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 22.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include engineering, management, and agriculture.

Typical household and personal incomes are well above the state and national figures, though only 12.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, with 39.4% of people reporting one, most often asthma or arthritis. However, no residents require help with daily activities.

Local residents are much more likely to provide unpaid care and perform heavy housework than people in most other areas. About 19.0% provide unpaid care, and 27.8% care for children.

The First Nations population is very small. Those identified as such have a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 60.0% of which are owned outright. While most homes have three or more bedrooms, rent is far below the state and national averages.

Every home in Lost River has at least one motor vehicle, and public transport is entirely absent. Many residents work from home, with 34.5% doing so, which is far above the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 17.8% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a much higher proportion of full-time workers than the state average. Many residents work in agriculture or as managers.

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