Pastoria

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 40% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12% were born in New Zealand. Only 8% of the population was born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home here. No residents reported using another language or speaking little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large proportion of the community has no religious affiliation at 46.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the state average, though those who finished Year 12 are far fewer than in other similar areas.

Income levels are very high, with typical personal weekly earnings of $1,292, far above the national figure of $805. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing them among the highest in the region.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 16% reporting a long-term condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is common at 17.1%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. While few people provide unpaid care, 27.1% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

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

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling. There are no one-parent families in the community, and most households consist of couples.

Every home is a separate house, and 53.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. There are no renters in the area, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $4,000.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work. However, 37.5% of workers work from home, which is far above the national average of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 10.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 62.5% of people work full-time. Many residents are managers or professionals, though agriculture and public administration are also key industries.

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