Middle Flat

The community is significantly older than most areas, and 26.8% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

This is a very traditional area where 87.8% of people were born in Australia and no one was born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

Christianity is the primary faith here, with 75.6% of residents identifying as such. Only 7.3% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 66.7% of residents completed Year 12—well above the national figure—only 11.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce, and engineering.

Incomes are much higher than usual, with a typical family earning $3,083 a week, well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185. The typical personal weekly income is also well above the national average at $1,069.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of people, with arthritis being the most reported. However, no one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

A high 22.9% of residents are volunteers, and 12.1% have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

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

Homes here tend to be a little smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home. No one-parent families live in the area.

Home loans are more expensive here than in most areas, with a typical monthly payment of $2,600, which is well above the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 28.1% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

Residents are very settled, as only 9.8% moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 91.4%, with no one currently unemployed. Jobs are mostly found in agriculture, professional services, and public administration.

There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, giving the area a walkability score of zero.