Lake Powell

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 34. Children under 15 make up only 10.5% of the population, and seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 59.3% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 65.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 25.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Buddhism and Christianity are the most common faiths here. Very few people report having no religion, a figure far below both the Victorian and national averages.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.7% of people only completed Year 9 or below.

Typical household income is $1,901 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, family income is well below the national average, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being far less common here than in most other areas.

Community participation is low, with no volunteers recorded and very few people providing unpaid care. Interestingly, 5.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

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

One-parent families are far more common here than in most areas, making up 26.7% of households. People living alone are also much less common than in the rest of the state.

Renting is the norm for 75% of households, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is just $130, and homes are generally smaller, with few having three or more bedrooms.

Transport patterns are unusual, with 57.1% of people commuting by bus and 35.7% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is far above the national average, though 18.4% of workers still walk to their jobs.

The area sees significant movement, with 41.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very common, accounting for 51% of the population.

Work is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employs 63.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far more common here than in most other areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.