Foxhow

Foxhow is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 51. Seniors make up 32.3% of the population, which is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 96.8% born here. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for people born overseas.

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

Faith is common here, as 71.0% of people identify as Christian. This stands in stark contrast to the rest of the country, where the figure for those with no religion is far higher than the 0.0% found here.

Education levels are lower than in most areas. Only 31.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the 58.8% national average, and just 10.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

While typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $1,125, typical household incomes are well below the national average at $1,375.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 51.6% of people, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

The area has a very high rate of community contribution, with 44.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, involving 31.0% of the population.

The First Nations population is very small, with zero people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Homes are generally small, with a typical 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are very low, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $743, far below the national average of $1,863.

The area is completely without public transport, with zero stops and no departing services. It takes about 102 minutes to drive to the city.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 27.6% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here (65.5%) than in most other areas, sitting well above the national average of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.