Carngham

The community is a mix of ages, with children under 15 making up 19.3% and seniors accounting for 21.1%, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.7% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with overseas heritage primarily list English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another tongue. This is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

More than half the residents (50.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 42.7%.

About half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national average. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by 13.9% of adults, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly amount being $1,321. Only 3.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also among the highest at this level, affecting 14.0% of the population.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 42.3% of people caring for children and 29.9% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also common, at 21.2%, which is well above the state average.

There are four First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 21. Their personal and household incomes are far above the national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 53.7% of households. People are more likely to live in larger groups here, with a typical 2.7 people per home.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 51.7% owned outright, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national figure at $1,100.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive to the city typically takes 100 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 44.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The walkability score is 0.0, as there are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Residents are entirely reliant on cars for all services.