Patho

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents at 5.1%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Religious affiliation is higher than usual, with 53.6% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.5%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 39.1% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.8% of the population, well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,458, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health outcomes are slightly better than average, as the 25.4% of people with a long-term health condition is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

The area has a strong spirit of service, with 20.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also more common here than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. The First Nations median age is only 4, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

One-parent families are very common at 22.8%, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. Typical homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 48.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the national average of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively mobile, with 38.3% of people having moved house in the last five years.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 41.4% of workers. While 68.6% are employed full-time, the unemployment rate of 8.2% is well above the national average of 5.1%.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent.