Obley

Obley is a community of contrasts, where the typical resident is 56—far older than the national figure—yet children under 15 make up 22.3% of the population, which is well above the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.2% of people born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

English is the sole language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 63.8% of people identifying as Christian and only 16.0% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 28.9% completing Year 12, far below the national average.

Typical personal income is $900 a week, which is a little above the national figure, though typical family incomes are well below the state average at $1,625.

Mental health conditions are among the highest in similar areas at 14.9%, and 30.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life; 25.0% of people provide unpaid care, far above the national figure, and 23.7% are volunteers.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of 0 people, though the typical personal income for this group is well above the national figure.

Most households consist of couples, with 47.9% raising children and 43.8% without, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Home ownership is very strong, with 50.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure, and a typical weekly rent of just $100.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 21.4% of the workforce working from home.

Residents are very settled, with only 9.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Employment is high with a 0.0% unemployment rate, and 66.7% of people work full-time, mostly in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, schools or parks within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0.