Croxton East

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 49. However, it has a relatively low proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (10.0%), which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 0.0% of the population, a figure far below the 27.7% national average. The most common ancestries are Australian (48.6%), German (27.1%), and Irish (14.3%).

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the primary religion, with 55.7% of people identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 27.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (21.1%) compared to most similar areas. Qualifications often relate to agriculture and environment (18.4%) and management and commerce (15.8%).

Incomes are very high here, with 40.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family income is $2,874 per week, which is well above the national average.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 11.4% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Community spirit is very high, as 50.9% of people volunteer, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care (15.8%) and care for children (35.1%).

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few individuals. The typical age for First Nations residents is 62, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Most are couples with children (75.0%), and no one lives alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50.0% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,200, well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This helps explain why 41.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is very stable, with only 15.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 80.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Over half the workforce (56.5%) is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.