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The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 62 and 45.5% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15, a figure far below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.2% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Scottish ancestry are common alongside Australian roots.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure.

About 70.5% of people identify as Christian, while 25.0% of the community has no religion, a figure well below the national average.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, with 23.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include engineering and agriculture.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $541. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.1% need help with daily activities, both far above the national figure.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer (20.9%) and do more unpaid housework than people in other areas, while very few people care for children.

First Nations people make up a little more than the state average at 4.5%. The typical First Nations resident is 61, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are typically small, with 1.9 people per house, much lower than the national figure. Most households are couples without children, making up 74.3% of the total.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 56.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at just 8.7%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport. However, 45.2% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The community is very stable, as only 13.2% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employ 61.3% of the workforce. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.