Lake Rowan

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50. While seniors make up only 10% of the population, children under 15 are also well below the state average at 12.9%.

The area is entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

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

About 42.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the national and state averages.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree and only 31.5% completing Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,208 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, nearly a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, slightly above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 12.9%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.8% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations population is much higher than most areas, making up 5.7% of the community. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 14.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and no one living alone. Couples with children make up 62% of households.

Every home in Lake Rowan is a separate house, and 57.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most houses are large, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. A notable 27.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

About 32.3% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 52.6%. The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 27.6% of workers in these fields.

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