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The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 38.1% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and the population is smaller than about 75% of similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with no one born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home. This is far below the national figure, as no residents use another language at home or speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 52.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 21.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 28.6% of residents completed Year 12, far below the 58.8% national average.

Typical weekly personal income is $604, which is much lower than the national figure of $805. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas; 31% have a long-term condition and 9.5% need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported by 16.7% of people, which is among the highest for this level.

Unpaid care for others is well above the national figure at 17.9%, though caring for children is far below at 15.4%. Volunteers make up 17.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

About 46.7% of households are couples without children, and 43.3% are couples with children. There are no one-parent families, which is far below the national figure.

Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $140, far below the national figure of $375. Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 0.90 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. About 25% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 54.2% of the workforce. There is no unemployment in the area, though full-time employment is lower than the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.