Ootha

Residents here are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 22.7%, a figure well above the national average.

The community is entirely Australian-born, which is far below the national figure for overseas births. People here most commonly identify with Australian, English, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, a result that is far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

About 52.3% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 27.3%, which is far below the national figure.

Around 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. Nearly 45% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,166, which is well below the national figure. However, 19.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a proportion well above the national average.

No one reported needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. About 9.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the state figure.

Volunteering is very common, with 41.9% of people participating, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also high, as 32.3% provide unpaid care and 48.4% do significant housework.

First Nations people make up 6.8% of the population, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than the national figure, at just 11 years old.

Families here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. Nearly half of households consist of couples with children.

Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with typical weekly rents at $213 and typical monthly home loan payments at just $600.

Most people drive to work, though 14.3% work from home. While there is one public transport stop, it is a long walk for residents, taking about 86 minutes on average.

The population is very stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 67.7% of adults doing so. Over half the workforce is in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and there is no unemployment.

Ootha is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.