Lancaster

The area is far older than the state and national average, with nearly 20% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 34.2% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,454 per week. Weekly family incomes are also well below the national average, typically everting $1,625.

About 30.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health issues reported.

A high 27.3% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is lower than in most areas at 13.5%.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 34, which is far older than the national average of 24, and their typical personal income is a little below the national figure.

Homes here tend to be larger, with a typical 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 58.2%.

Every home in Lancaster is a separate house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 47.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every home has a motor vehicle. The drive to the city is very long, taking about 134 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 19.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many people work in health care or agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or parks within 15 minutes.