Kerrie

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 34.9% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.0% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.3% were born overseas. English ancestry is the most common at 48.2%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the only language used at home for 94.0% of residents. No one in the area speaks a language other than English, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of residents (55.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.1%.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,791, about the same as the national figure. However, 27.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state and national rates.

Residents generally report good health, with only 24.1% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. No residents reported having a mental health condition.

Local residents are very active in unpaid work, with 22.5% providing unpaid care, far above the national figure of 11.9%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also much higher than in most areas.

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

Families with children make up 53.5% of households, while 22.2% of people live alone. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Every home in Kerrie is a separate house, and 44.4% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting via transit. Many households have multiple cars, with 41.7% owning three vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.8% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 70.4%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry for 30.0% of workers, and 32.0% of residents are managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries.