Roseberry Creek

The area is far older than the rest of the country, with 36.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the main language for 91.2% of people, and 8.8% use another language at home. Despite this, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Almost half the population (47.4%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often in agriculture, environment, or building.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical personal weekly income at just $472. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 26.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. No one reported having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.1% providing care and 30.4% doing significant housework, both well above national figures. Additionally, 10% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

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

Homes are small, with a typical size of 1.8 people. Many residents live alone (37.5%), though one-parent families make up a high 26.3% of the community.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.1% of houses owned outright. No one in the area is renting, and most live in separate houses.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one motor vehicle. 30% of the workforce works from home.

The population has seen some movement, with 38.6% of residents arriving in the area within the last five years.

Only 37.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. People mostly work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is quite steep, with an average slope of 19.1%.