Shannons Flat

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54 and 39.1% of residents aged 65 or over. Only 18.4% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the state average.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state or nation. English is the most common ancestry at 27.6%.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English skills. This is far below the state and national figures.

About 39.1% of people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure and about the same as the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.8% having completed Year 12.

Typical personal and household incomes are higher than most similar areas and about the same as the state and national figures. Weekly household income typically sits at $1,875.

Mental health conditions are reported by 0.0% of people, which is well below the national average. Long-term health issues, such as arthritis and heart disease, affect 27.6% of residents.

Volunteering is very high here, with 25% of people helping out, far above the state figure. There are also more former Defence Force members than usual, at 4.2%.

The First Nations population is very small, but those present are far older than the state average and have a typical personal income of $749, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2 people. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone (31%) and many couples without children.

Every home is a separate house, and 62.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is non-existent, and 22.2% of workers operate from home.

The population is very stable, with only 20.7% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the state and national rates.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 80.6%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in public administration, agriculture, or construction.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, making the area completely car-dependent. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.