Black Range

The area is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with 20.8% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the small number of children under 15, who make up only 12.8% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language used at home, and the 4.4% who use another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 45.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 21.2%.

The area has a low rate of Year 12 completion at 33.9%, far below the national figure of 58.8%. However, 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,531, a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also slightly lower than the national typical of $805 per week.

The community is in good health, with only 1.1% of people needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also lower than the national figure.

Volunteering is common here at 16.5%, which is a little above the national figure. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, and those present are far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 44.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Many homes have multiple vehicles, with 40.3% having two and 25% having three.

The community is stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas are well above the national figure.

Only 44.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.