Cosgrove South

This is a far older community than the national figure, with a typical age of 57 and 45.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.7%, which is far below the 18.2% national average.

The population is almost entirely born in Australia, with 86.8% born here and no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian (39.6%) and English (37.7%).

English is the only language used at home for 100% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

About 67.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.7% have no religion, a figure slightly below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.1% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $924, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,124, well below the national average of $1,746.

The community has high needs, with 11.3% of people requiring help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 16% of people providing care, well above the national figure of 11.9%. Volunteers also make up 18% of the population, which is well above the national average.

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

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 51.9% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Most homes are small, with a typical size of 2.0 people.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 59.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also very low, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

Cars are essential here, as every home has a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. About 27.3% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is quite stable, with only 26% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing (59.1%), and while 81.8% of people work full-time, only 44% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.