Buffalo

The population is far older than the national figure, with 22.9% aged 65 and over. This stands in contrast to a significant young population, as children under 15 make up 19.7% of the area.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 83.5% of people using it only. Only 2.8% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

More than half of the community (50.4%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.0%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical household income is about $1,649 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Around 17.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.5% of people, which is about the same as the state average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas at 3.5%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 16.5% of people providing support, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also high at 17.3%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with 0 people recorded in the latest census.

Families with children are common, making up 54.6% of households. Typical home size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Every home in Buffalo is a separate house, and 99% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 42.7%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than most areas at $1,150.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. While 28.1% of people work from home, no one commutes using public transport.

The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry, employing 38.4% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.