Brimpaen

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 49. However, there are very few seniors, as people aged 65 and over make up only 5.0% of the population, and children under 15 are also rare at 3.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are much fewer than in other areas. The strongest ancestral ties are to Australia (50.0%) and England (47.5%).

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national levels.

People with no religion make up 43.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Half of the community identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have practical qualifications, with 43.2% holding a Certificate III or IV, often in agriculture and environment.

Typical personal weekly income is $817, which is about the same as the national figure. However, high-earners are rare, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report very few health issues, with only 16.3% having a long-term condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 44.0% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Housework is also common, with 28.0% doing 15 or more hours of unpaid work weekly.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. While many families have children (63.1%), there is also a high number of people living alone at 32.1%.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 100% of the dwellings. A huge 60.7% of these are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is very low at $115.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to get to work. Many homes have four or more vehicles (35.7%), though 27.1% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 25.0% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is largely tied to the land, with 43.8% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 64.0% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.