Reefton

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56 and no children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.4% of the population, which is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the primary faith for 64.7% of the population, while 20.6% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still well below the national figure of 26.3%. Many qualifications are focused on agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $575 compared to the national figure of $805. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 52.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, with 11.8% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 22.6%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a very strong connection to the military, with 11.8% of people having served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. About 45.8% of families are couples with children.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents of $135 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $537, both of which are far below national figures.

The area is entirely without public transport, having no routes or stops available for residents.

The population is very stable, with only 19.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 38.7% of adults doing so, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.