Jeeralang Junction

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 20% of residents aged 65 and over. About 16.4% of the population are children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state average.

A majority of residents report no religion at 54.5%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.2%.

The area has a high proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 23.6% compared to similar areas, though this remains a little below the national average. Many residents hold certificates or diplomas.

Typical household weekly income is $1,875, which is about the same as the national figure. Around 20.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 33.6% of residents. About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Residents provide a high level of unpaid support, with 19.1% providing unpaid care and 34.1% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both figures being much higher than most areas.

There are five First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 48, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes here are generally larger, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Families with children make up 54.5% of households, while those living alone are less common than in the state average.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. This is reflected in the high rate of outright ownership at 54.9%, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 41.8% of homes having two vehicles and 16.9% having four or more. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, as only 24.7% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 54.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. Common industries for local workers include health care, construction, and education.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.