Rawsonville

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While there are far fewer children and seniors than in most similar areas, de facto relationships are well above the state and national averages.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common roots here.

English is the only language used at home in Rawsonville. This means there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

Christianity is very common here, accounting for 84.8% of residents. In contrast, those with no religion make up just 4.5%, which is among the lowest figures for this level.

Educational attainment is high, with 63.8% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce, agriculture, and the environment.

Earnings are among the highest for similar areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,517, far above the national figure of $805. Nearly a quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 21.2% of residents, which is far above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.

Community spirit is high, with 25.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and general caregiving are also much more common than in most other areas.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,249 is far above the national figure, and the typical age is noticeably older than the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. The community consists almost entirely of couples, with 79.2% having children and no one-parent families reported.

Housing costs are much lower than in the rest of the state, with typical weekly rents at $200 and monthly home-loan payments well below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 25.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 23% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 76.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, with no one currently unemployed.

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 of any home.