Mallan

Children are very common here, with 24.4% of the population under 15. De facto relationships are also much more common than in most areas, accounting for 30.0% of residents.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify with English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language spoken in the home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

A majority of residents report no religion at 55.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 55.9% of residents finished Year 12, though this is slightly below the state average. Qualifications are often in engineering, education, or management.

Typical personal weekly incomes are $833, which is about the same as the national figure. Typical weekly rents are very low at $120.

The community is very healthy, with no residents reporting a long-term health condition or a need for help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 41.2% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also common at 32.4%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Over half of the households are couples with children.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $867 and weekly rents of $120.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 56.0% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 17.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Mallan is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.