Oxley Flats

The area is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 61. Seniors make up 20.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while there are no children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 8.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national rate of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the main language, but 6.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. This is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the state average.

Christianity is the dominant faith, with 69.4% of residents identifying as such. Only 16.3% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational backgrounds vary, with 17.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 20% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are also similar to the national average, with a typical weekly pay of $825.

A high proportion of residents, 34.7%, have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Despite this, no one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.9% of people volunteering, far above the national rate. A high number of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and the typical household is slightly smaller than the national average with 2.3 people per home. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing is relatively affordable, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $600, which is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the state average.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 48.1% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 18% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 74.1%, far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.