Wards Mistake

The typical resident is 51, making the area far older than the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 92.6% born here and no residents born overseas. Those with overseas heritage primarily identify as English or Irish.

Everyone in the community speaks English only at home, which is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.

Religious affiliation is very high here, with 96.3% of residents identifying as Christian and no one reporting no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Education levels are generally lower than the national average, with only 30.0% of residents having completed Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

While typical household incomes are well below the national figure, 15.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of residents. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is very common in this community; 40.0% of people care for children and 35.0% do significant housework, both figures far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes tend to be smaller than typical Australian households, with 2.1 people per home. Most households consist of couples, with 40.0% being couples without children.

The area is sparsely populated, with 0.8 people per bedroom, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes serving the community.

The population is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years, far lower than the national figure of 40.7%.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 90.0%, which is far above both the state and national averages.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.