Capels Crossing

The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. It has a lower proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas and a higher rate of de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.1% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries recorded.

English is the only language used at home in this community, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 31.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well below the national and state averages.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 21.1% completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,062, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than most areas, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are among the lowest at this level, 13.0% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

A high proportion of residents—31.1%—spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

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

Homes are slightly smaller than the state and national average, with a typical 2.3 people per household. Most residents live in couples with children.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with typical weekly rents at $175 and monthly home-loan payments at $1,265, both of which are well below the national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 15.0% of residents work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 15.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is largely tied to the land, with 40.0% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Only 35.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.