Keely

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most similar areas.

This is a community with deep roots in Australia, as 100% of residents were born here. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken in the home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith, accounting for 59.6% of residents, while 36.8% of people report having no religion.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,166 a week and no households earning $3,000 or more.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 42.1% of residents, though no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Residents are more active in their community than usual, with a high rate of volunteering (20.4%) and more people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is lower than about 60% of similar areas.

Family structures are unusual for the area, with a very high proportion of one-parent families (28.9%) and a high number of people living alone (36.4%).

Every home is a separate house with three or more bedrooms, though renting is much more common here than in most other areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home owns at least one vehicle.

Movement into the area is relatively steady, with 30.4% of residents having moved home in the last five years.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (71.4%), with many employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.