Running Stream

This is an older community where the typical resident is 61, making it far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 50% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 5%, which is far below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the dominant faith, with 67.5% of residents identifying as such. Only 17.5% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly income of $959. Only 5.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common here, with 50% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 10% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.2% of people helping out, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and care.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per household. This is well below the national figure of 2.5, and it is common for people to live alone here.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 56.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is rare, with only 7% of households paying rent.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one vehicle. Working from home is common, at 34% of the workforce.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 45.6%. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.