Reids Flat

The area is much older than the national figure, with 22.4% of people aged 65 and over. However, there are also many children, as those under 15 make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than most other areas. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 91.8% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 72.9%, while the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications in agriculture and the environment are common.

Typical incomes are far below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $833. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 35.3% having a long-term health condition and 9.4% needing help with daily activities.

A high number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week compared to the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than usual.

First Nations people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the state average. The typical First Nations resident is far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 56.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 35.1% of households, which is far above the state average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 70.3% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and no one in the area rents.

Reids Flat is very car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 34.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The community is very stable, as only 17.1% of people have moved in the last five years, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 65.6% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the state average, the unemployment rate is also among the highest for similar areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, or groceries within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is steeper than the state average, and the walkability score is very low.