Jeffcott

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

Everyone in Jeffcott was born in Australia, and there are no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, Irish, or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.

About 82.4% of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

High school completion is a strong point here, with 73.9% of residents finishing Year 12, far above the national average. However, only 9.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly personal income is $624, which is well below the national figure of $805. Weekly family income is also well below the state average at $1,687.

About 32.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is exceptionally high, with 57.6% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.

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

Homes here are large, with an average of 3.3 people per household, well above the national figure. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Living conditions are crowded, with 0.9 people per bedroom, which is a little above the national average. Monthly home loan payments are far below those seen in most other areas.

The area is car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. A striking 45.2% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is very stable, as only 9.1% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The community is highly active, with 93.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only parks are accessible on foot.