Ombersley

The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Families with children are less common than in most areas, with children under 15 making up 12.9% of the population.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.2% born here. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common, while those born overseas make up only 3.2% of the population, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 95.7% of residents. No one in the area speaks a language other than English or reports speaking little to no English, which is far below the state average.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 36.6% of residents have no religion, a figure slightly lower than the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 63.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is lower than the state average.

Wealth is high here, with 32.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average. Typical weekly family incomes are about the same as the state figure at $2,249.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of people. However, no one reports needing help with daily activities, and mental health conditions are much less common than elsewhere.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 20% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 53.8% of homes are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is almost exclusively made up of separate houses, 100% of which have three or more bedrooms. While 38.7% of homes are owned outright, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $425, which is higher than the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 32.2% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 20.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 73.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 37.3% of the workforce.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.