Rossglen

Rossglen is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 61 and a very small proportion of children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 6% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

While 12% of residents use another language at home, this is still far below the national figure. Every resident speaks English, and there are no people who speak little or no English.

A high number of residents report no religion, at 48%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than typical, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 34% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical personal income is just $524 a week. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high, with 44% of people living with a long-term health condition and 14% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above national levels.

Unpaid care for others is common, with 20% of people providing this support. Notably, 10% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the typical age for First Nations residents here is 34, which is far older than the state average.

One-parent families are far more common here than in most areas. Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.1 people.

Every home in Rossglen is a separate house, and 65% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. There are no renters in the community.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no public transport stops available.

Residents are relatively settled, with 26.5% moving in the last five years, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure and among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.