Verges Creek

The typical resident is 46, making the area noticeably older than the state average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most people here were born in Australia, and only 8.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Those with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry make up the vast majority of the community.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Over half the population identifies as Christian. About 34.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 30.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical personal income is $626 a week, which is well below the national figure. While typical household income is $1,525, it remains a little below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.6% of residents. This is well above the national figure, and 7.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and housework are very common, with 16.5% of people providing unpaid care and 29.8% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the national average.

There are 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $850 is well above the national figure, and they are far older than the national First Nations average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, at just 14.9%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 44.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and 77.6% of workers drive themselves.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.5% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with 53.2% of adults working or looking for work. Retail trade is the most common industry, employing 14.4% of the population.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.