Mayfield

The area is far older than the national figure, though the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is actually well below the state and national averages. There are no children under 15 living here, and de facto relationships are far below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than most other parts of the country. English, Irish, and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, while the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half the population has completed Year 12, though this is still well below the state average.

Income is much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $780, which is far below the national figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the average person, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities compared to the state.

Volunteering is very common here, with 36.7% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though those residents are far older than the national average and have household incomes far above the state and national figures.

One-parent families are far more common here than in most areas, making up 32.1% of households. The average home contains 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

The typical weekly rent is $400, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Homes are less crowded than in most areas, with 0.7 people per bedroom.

The area is highly isolated, with a two-hour drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is completely static, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national trend.

Half of the adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is well below the state and national averages.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.