Middle Brook

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. There are more children under 15 here than in most areas, and people in de facto relationships are slightly more common than the state average.

Most people were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 10% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly 88% of residents. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 61.5% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 42% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical family and household incomes are higher than most areas and sit about the same as the state figures. Around 19.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are in better health than most, with much lower rates of mental health conditions (4.2%) and long-term health conditions (21.5%) compared to the national average.

Volunteering is a little more common than the national figure. A higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force (3.4%) compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people in this area have much higher typical personal and household incomes than those in other similar areas, and well above the state and national figures.

Family sizes are larger than in most areas, with an average of 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 67% of households, while one-parent families are not present.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 95.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than the national average, with 41.4% of homes owned outright.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 19.7% of people work from home, which is a little below the national figure.

This is a very stable community where people rarely move; only 23.5% have changed homes in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Jobs are plentiful and stable, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a much higher share of full-time employment (65.9%) than the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, mining, or as technicians and managers.

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