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The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 26.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This trend is balanced by a healthy number of children, as 19.4% of the community are under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.8% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is much more secular than most, with 51.3% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, as 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. More people have completed Year 12 here than in most similar areas.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas, and 14.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national figure.

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

Volunteering is very common here, with 21.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. More people also spend significant time on unpaid housework than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though those present have a typical personal income of $1,399, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families are the norm here, with 51.6% being couples with children. Fewer people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 44.4% are owned outright, far above the national average. However, typical rents and mortgage payments are among the highest for this level.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. This is consistent with the 34.3% of workers who work from home, a figure far above the national average.

About 36% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas, although there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While many residents are managers or professionals, the number of people employed full-time is far below the state and national figures.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.