Myrtleville

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the rest of Australia. It is a place with many children, as 28% are under 15, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

The community is more religious than most, with 60% identifying as Christian and only 20% reporting no religion, which is far below the national average.

While 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the national figure.

Income levels vary widely; while nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical household income of $1,375 is well below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and a rate of mental health conditions far below the national average.

Community spirit is very high, with nearly 40% of people volunteering and 42.5% caring for children unpaid, both of which are among the highest rates for this level.

First Nations residents are far older than the national typical age of 24, and their typical personal income is much higher than in other similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every home is a separate house, and half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 85.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport options and 100% of homes owning at least two vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 16.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Over half the workforce works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 71.7% employed full-time.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.