Branxholme

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 50 and 23.0% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.2% were born overseas, which is far below the state figure of 30.0%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with 92.4% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home (1.0%), a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 55.3% of the community. Those with no religion make up 33.2%, which is well below the state figure of 39.3%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 38.7% of residents completing Year 12. However, qualifications are often specialised, with 19.6% of degrees relating to agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are generally lower than the state average, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,362. Only 16.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.6% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

This is a highly active community where 26.0% of people volunteer, a rate far above the national figure of 14.1%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework (29.8%) than is typical for most areas.

There are six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. This group is much older than the national average, with a typical age of 59, and their household income is far below the state figure.

Families are the norm, with 49.6% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 45.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than typical, at $170 per week.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. However, 28.9% of workers operate from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is quite stable, as only 24.5% of people moved in the last five years—far below the 40.7% seen nationally. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.7% of the community.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 40.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.3%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes have a 15-minute walk to groceries or health services.