Indigo Valley

The area is far older than the state and national average, with nearly 20% of residents aged 65 and over. Around 18.5% of the population are children under 15, which is slightly higher than most similar areas.

This is a community with deep roots in Australia and the UK, as 85% were born in Australia and only 4.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the state average.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, which is far lower than the national figure of 22.3%.

About 46% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.3% of the community reports having no religion, a result slightly above the national figure.

Education levels are higher than in many similar areas, with 56% of residents completing Year 12 and 22.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly household income of $1,875 and 13.2% of people earning over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 32.1% of residents, with arthritis and mental health being the most frequent.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 30.6% that is far above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 4.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, though those who are identified here have a typical personal income far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children at 58.2%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 96.8% of homes being detached and 46.8% owned outright, far exceeding the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 69.1%, with 18% employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The landscape is not walkable, with a score of 0.3, meaning residents rely on cars for almost all services including groceries and health care.