Oakhampton

The typical resident is 68, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Half of the population is aged 65 or over, and children under 15 make up only 6.1%, a figure far below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.1%, which is far below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 55.8%.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the dominant faith, with 73.9% of residents identifying as such. Only 20.0% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications vary widely, with 17.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 26.5% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. The typical personal weekly income is just $435, far below the national average.

Health needs are very high here, as 60.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 30.9% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

A notable 6.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 10.5%.

First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, a little above the national figure. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 55.

Many people live alone, accounting for 43.6% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This is consistent with the older population and a low average of 2.0 people per home.

Most people live in separate houses, and 43.6% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, making up only 7.3% of households.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 72.7% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops. Working from home is common for 20.5% of the workforce.

The population is very stable, with only 24.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While only 30.7% of adults are working or looking for work, those who are employed are mostly full-time (75.0%). There is currently no unemployment recorded in the area.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the state average. Almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.