Savernake

The community is split across generations, with children under 15 making up 23.9% and seniors over 65 accounting for 25.4%, both of which are well above national figures. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas, at 19.6%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91.0% born here. Only 6.0% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 92.5% of the community. This means no one in the area speaks a language other than English, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith, held by 74.6% of residents. Those with no religion make up 22.4%, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

The area is more highly educated than most similar places, with 63.5% completing Year 12. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 21.2% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,025, which is well above the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, and typical household incomes are slightly below the state and national averages.

About 29.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, slightly above the national figure. Notably, no one in the community reported having a mental health condition.

Residents are very active in their community, with 28.8% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of help extends to the home, where 19.2% provide unpaid care.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few residents identified. The typical age for First Nations people here is 60, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of households.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 92.0% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, and 44.0% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 36.0% of homes have four or more vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 27.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While 88.5% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.