Upper Macdonald

This is an older community where 45.2% of people are aged 65 and over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 living here, and a high proportion of residents—35.5%—are in de facto relationships.

People born overseas make up 33.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 66.7%, and 14.3% of residents were born in England.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national average for language diversity. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A large share of the community reports no religion at 45.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.1%.

The area is very well qualified, with 48.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold degrees in management, commerce, or society and culture.

The typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. However, there are no households earning $3,000 or more per week, and no individuals earning over $2,000 weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 42.9% of people living with a long-term condition and 14.3% needing help with daily activities. This is consistent with the area's much older population.

Volunteering is very common, with 48.7% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 30.8% of residents do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The few First Nations residents listed as having a typical income have a weekly household income of $2,250, which is well above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and 28.6% of people live alone. Households are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the area rents their home, and most live in separate houses.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. While 30.8% of workers operate from home, others face a long drive to the city, averaging 147 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 66.7%. Many are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and 30.8% of the workforce are professionals.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep with a 27% slope. This makes the area completely car-dependent.