Segenhoe

Families are common here, as the proportion of children under 15 is a little above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 39, which is lower than most similar areas.

A higher number of residents were born overseas compared to most similar areas, though this is still far below the 27.7% national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.6% of the community. While very few people use another language at home, the proportion who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.4%. The 32.4% of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

More adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, although this is still well below the state average of 27.8%. Qualifications are often linked to the local economy, with agriculture and environment being the most common fields of study.

Typical personal weekly income is $969, which is a little above the national figure and much higher than most similar areas. However, the typical family income of $1,724 is well below the national average.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common, with 17.4% of people participating, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid care compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is small and tends to be far older than the national average, with a typical age of 50.

Most households consist of couples, and one-parent families are much rarer here than in most other areas. About 21.3% of people live alone.

Homes here are very large, with 93.4% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, and 37.7% are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commute using public transport. Almost every home has at least one vehicle.

While fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the national average, there has been a higher number of recent arrivals from overseas than in most similar areas.

The workforce is very active, with 71.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Over half of the community works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Segenhoe is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.