Patchewollock

The population is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 47. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the community, people in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents identify with English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 89.9% of residents. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the state and national figures.

About 45.0% of people here have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 43.6% of the community.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and those with degrees often specialise in agriculture and the environment.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,018 a week. However, a small group of residents earns $2,000 or more weekly, which is about the same as the state average.

People here report long-term health conditions at a rate of 21.5%, which is well below the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue reported.

Volunteering is exceptionally high, with 44.2% of people pitching in—far above the national average. More people also provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the few First Nations residents are far older than the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, as 38.5% of people live alone, which is far above the state average. At the same time, 56.3% of households consist of couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 69.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical monthly mortgage payment is very low at $109.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and no homes without a motor vehicle. Most households own two or more cars.

The community is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below that of the rest of Australia.

The local economy is tied to the land, with 63.2% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While unemployment is non-existent, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.9. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, though many residents can walk to a park.