Rushforth

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 23.5% of the population, well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the main language for 91.9% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 3.5%, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.3% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. About 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,524, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes 10.9% with a mental health condition and 8.8% who need help with daily activities, both well above national figures.

Unpaid work is common, with 31.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 15.5% providing unpaid care, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 43, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 16.2% of households.

Homes are large and mostly owned, with 100% having three or more bedrooms. Outright ownership is high at 42.7%, far above the national figure of 31%.

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

The community is very settled, with only 22.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 54.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail.

Rushforth is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.