Mayers Flat

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 40% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 72%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 38.6% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,125 a week, which is much lower than most areas. However, 20.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure well above the national average.

While 30% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is common here, with 18.4% of people providing care, well above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on housework, though only 6.1% volunteer.

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

Many people live alone here at 39.1%, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home only has 2.0 people, much lower than most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 43.5% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $295, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 20.8% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 18.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with a rate of 49%. However, there is no unemployment in the community.

There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.