Derrinallum

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 55. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.4%), and those born overseas make up only 9.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, with 87.6% of people using it at home. Only 4.1% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 44.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 44.3% of residents.

Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas at 32.2%, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, while 15.6% have a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $946, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 38.9% of people. This is reflected in the 7.8% of residents who need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Volunteerism is very high at 31.5%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This active spirit extends to unpaid care, with 17.1% of people providing support to others.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 61. Their typical personal income is $749, which is well above the national figure of $540.

People living alone are far more common here than in the rest of the country, making up 37.7% of homes. Because of this, the typical home is smaller, with just 2.0 people per dwelling.

Housing is very stable, with 52.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Every single home in the area is a separate house, and typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $170.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 100% of residents using the bus if they take public transport and no one commuting by it. Drive times to the city are much higher than most areas, averaging 118 minutes.

The population is quite settled, with only 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 40.9% of the workforce. Only 46.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 4.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and 54.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.