Berrybank

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 44. It is very unusual for there to be no children under 15, and 41.4% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 35.1%, followed by Australian, Irish, German, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who use another language or who speak little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 37.8% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure. Christianity is the only other reported affiliation at 29.7%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Qualifications are concentrated in engineering and agriculture, though only 42.9% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are well below the national figure, with a family income of $1,375. However, typical personal weekly income is $866, which is about the same as the national figure.

A high proportion of residents need help with daily activities, at 10.8%, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of long-term health conditions is much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. This is alongside a higher than average rate of people providing unpaid care.

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

Homes are smaller than usual, with an average of 2.2 people per home. The community consists almost entirely of couples, with no one-parent families reported.

Housing costs are very low compared to the state, with a typical weekly rent of $200 and a typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,042, both of which are far below the national figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. Half of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average, and the drive time to the city is 98 minutes.

About 32.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Agriculture, forestry and fishing dominate the local industry, making up 60% of jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.