Cressy

Cressy is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 52 and 28.4% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 14.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.0%), and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 92.0% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

About 42.6% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure, while 50.0% identify as Christian.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.1% completing Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $532, which is well below the national figure of $805, and the typical family income is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 45.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.2% have a mental health condition, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.

There is a strong history of service and volunteering, with 21.3% of people volunteering and 6.0% having served in the Defence Force, both far above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 40.7% of people living alone, a figure far above the national average of 25.6%.

Housing is very stable, with 58.2% of homes owned outright and only 5.5% of households renting, which is far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available and 60.9% of workers commuting by car.

While only 32.9% of residents moved in the last five years, there is a surprisingly high rate of recent overseas arrivals at 15.0%.

Only 48.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average, with many employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Cressy is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.