Maindample

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. People aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the national average. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing far more often than in the rest of the country.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with 88.7% of residents born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 96.7% of the population. Consequently, the share of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures, and no one reports speaking little or no English.

Maindample is marked by a high number of people with no religion, sitting far above the national figure of 38.9%. Those who are religious are almost exclusively Christian.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km, and many residents hold a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,645, which is well below the national figure. While most households earn less than the state average, a small group earns significantly more, with 14.2% of people making $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthy, as the share of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most other areas. About 28% of the population has a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 25.8% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid housework and a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up 1.3% of the population. This small group is noticeably older than the national First Nations average, and their typical household and personal incomes are far above the national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. The area is dominated by couples, while the share of people living alone is far below the national average.

Every single home in Maindample is a separate house, a result far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, and while many residents own their homes outright, those with mortgages pay well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 50.6% of homes having two vehicles and no one commuting by public transport. It takes over two hours to drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 46.3% of people having moved into the area within the last five years, which is well above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national figure. Agriculture, retail, and transport are the most common industries.

Maindample is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.