Ardmona

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. This community has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, sitting at 4.4%.

While 72.2% of people were born in Australia, 14.7% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian and English, followed by Scottish, Italian, and Irish.

A significant 14.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken, followed by Mandarin, Italian, and Greek.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the 35.2% who claim no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religion at 42.5%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 37.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,762, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 21.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, at 25.4%. Those who do have a condition most commonly report arthritis or asthma.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.7% of people providing such support, which is higher than most similar areas. Conversely, only 11.3% of people volunteer, a rate that is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 71% of similar areas, though it is noticeably younger than the national average with a typical age of 20. Household income for this group is far below the national figure.

Homes here tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most families consist of couples with children, making up 59.8% of households.

Detached houses are the dominant style, making up 96.8% of dwellings, far above the national figure. While 39.7% of homes are owned outright, the rental rate is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive time to the city is much higher than most areas.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. In contrast, the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the biggest employer, accounting for 31.8% of jobs. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, though the unemployment rate is also slightly higher.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic services like health facilities, parks, or groceries.