Myrtlebank

The community is far older than most areas, with 20.6% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 4.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish. Only 9.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home by 88.9% of residents. Consequently, there are no people who speak little or no English, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 64.3%. The 24.6% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a much lower rate of higher education than most, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, the 35.4% who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Household wealth is high, with 37.0% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for its level. The typical family income of $2,583 is also a little above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.6% of people, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 24.3% of people providing such support, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, fewer people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most areas.

The First Nations population is older than most, with a typical age of 53. Both personal and household incomes for First Nations people are among the highest at this level.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most are couples with children (63.1%), while those living alone are far fewer than the state average.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, and 54.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 6.5%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive time to the city is much higher than most areas.

Residents are very settled, with only 14.7% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 54.1%. The local workforce is split across agriculture, education, and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.