Meredith

The typical resident is 45, making the community noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Around 18.4% of people are seniors aged 65 and over, while those in de facto relationships are a little more common here than elsewhere in Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 11%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Only 1.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population (48.4%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.4%.

About 45.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.6% of the population, also far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,638, which is about the same as the national figure. However, those earning $3,000 or more a week are well below the national average of 22.6% at just 15.7%.

Residents experience health issues at a much higher rate than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 35% of people, and 11.1% have a mental health condition, both well above national figures.

Community spirit is high, with 18.8% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and those who served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 20. Their typical personal income of $850 is well above the national figure of $540.

Families with children are common, with 56.7% of households being couples with children. Homes here are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.

Every single home in Meredith is a separate house. This is far above the national average, and it explains why 80.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport and no home is without a motor vehicle. The walk to the nearest stop takes a typical 66 minutes.

About 34.6% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the national trend.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.8%. Much of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is considered car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.