Berringama

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56. This is reflected in the age structure, where seniors make up 28.6% of the community, while there are no children or youth under 25.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots often list Scottish or English ancestry. Only 8.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home here. There are no residents who speak another language or people who speak little or no English, which is far below the national average.

Christianity is the dominant faith, held by 68.6% of the community. This explains why the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than most, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $933, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.4% of people. Arthritis and heart disease are the most frequent issues, though no one reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high here, with 38.7% of people pitching in, far above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.

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

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. One-parent families make up 19.0% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $180 and monthly home-loan payments at $1,199, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is relatively stable, although 37.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is slightly below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with a rate of 54.8% compared to the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.