Mininera

The population is far older than the state and national figures, while children under 15 make up only 5.9% of the community. Most residents are married, and the area has a very low Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though about 10% were born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 70.6% of residents, while those with no religion are well below the national figure at 33.3%.

Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 51.2% completed Year 12. A large portion of qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, which is consistent with the local industry.

Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $1,062. However, the percentage of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

No one in the community requires help with daily activities, though 29.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national average.

Local participation is very high, with 39.0% of people volunteering and 51.2% caring for children unpaid, both of which are far above the national figures.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families tend to be smaller than average, with a typical household size of 2.2 people. There are no one-parent families in the area.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with a very high 66.7% owned outright. There are no renters, and typical mortgage payments are far below the state average.

The community is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. Over half of the workforce (55.3%) works from home, which is far above the national average.

About 37.0% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average.

Employment is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, where 65.8% of workers are employed. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and a very high 92.7% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.