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The community is older than most, with 21.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up only 12.3% of the population, a figure much lower than most similar areas.

Residents are almost exclusively Australian-born, with 89.5% born here. This is far below the national and state averages for overseas births, which sit at around 28% to 29%.

English is the only language used at home, with no one using another language or speaking little to no English. This is far below the state figure of 26.6% for those using other languages.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 80.7%. The proportion of people with no religion is 19.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, with 50% of residents completing Year 12. About 21.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still well below the national average.

Typical family and household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, though they are higher than in most similar areas. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.8% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is very common, with 21.7% of people providing help, which is far above the state average. Volunteering is also exceptionally high at 32.6%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is partly because 87% of families are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Rent is much lower than the national figure, and 40.9% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 36.4% work from home and the rest drive.

About 31.5% of the population moved in the last five years, a rate that is well below both the state and national figures.

Job activity is very high, with 80.4% of adults working or looking for work. The community is heavily tied to the land, with 66.7% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.