Stroud Road

The area is far older than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 49 and 19% of residents aged 65 or over. It has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most areas, at 10.3%, while children under 15 are well below the state figure at 13.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (3.3%) than the national figure. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian (47.9%) or English (44.6%).

English is the sole language used at home, with 0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national and state figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,483, a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $677.

About 28.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. However, a higher number of residents than usual need help with daily activities (5.8%).

Volunteering is well above the state average at 16.6%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in the rest of the state, though far fewer people provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though their typical personal income ($524) is a little below the state figure. The typical age for First Nations residents is 33, which is far older than the state average of 23.

Families with children make up 51.1% of households. About 24.1% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 40.2% are owned outright, well above the national average. Typical weekly rent is far below the state figure at $223.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. While there are more transport stops per 1,000 people than in other areas, the typical walk to the nearest stop takes 59 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Work is often tied to the land, with 19.5% of people employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. About 59% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the state average. This is due to the steep terrain and the fact that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.