Rosemeath

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 53 and no children under 15. While 15.4% of residents are seniors, this is a little below the state and national averages.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 96.2% born here. This is far below the national figure, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home for 96.2% of residents. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language at home.

Half of the residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.8%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 28% of people completing Year 12. No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,874, which is about the same as the state figure. However, a much higher proportion of people earn $2,000 or more a week compared to the rest of Australia.

Long-term health conditions are far above the national figure at 38.5%, with arthritis being the most common. Despite this, no one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very high here, with 47.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also slightly more common than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Households are small, with a typical 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure. About 41.7% of families are couples with children.

Rental prices are about the same as the state average at $400 a week. Home loan payments are a little below the national figure, and bedrooms are very under-occupied.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with 90% of people driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very settled, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 95.2%. The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with no one currently unemployed.

Rosemeath 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.