Ferndale

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 49. Despite this, children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 27.1% of the population, a figure about the same as the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, Irish, and English.

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

About 62.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 35.4% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Around 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average of 26.3%. Many residents hold diplomas or certificates, with 44.7% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.5% of people, which is well above the national average of 8.8%. Conversely, no residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 39.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than most areas at 34.2%.

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

The area has no one-parent families, and 30.0% of people live alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%.

Every home in Ferndale is a separate house, and none are rented. Home ownership is high, with 40.0% of houses owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This explains why 0.0% of residents commute via public transport.

About 30.8% of people moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A very high 89.5% of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is much lower than most areas. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.