Chocolyn

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 49. Seniors make up 34.4% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 11.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the 4.9% born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by almost every resident, which is far below the national and state rates for using another language.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 75.4%, and the 36.1% of people with no religion is a little below the national figure.

The area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or higher (6.9%) and fewer who completed Year 12 (39.3%) compared to the national figures.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the usual family earning $1,187 a week and the usual household earning $900.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.8% of people, although no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 34.5%, far above the national figure. There is also a notably high number of people who served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.

People living alone are well above the national average at 32.3%, and homes are generally smaller than usual with 2.1 people per home.

Every home here is a separate house. While typical rent is far below the national figure at $200, more people own their homes outright than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

About 33.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well below the national average at 54.5%, but the unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The walkability score is 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.