Peronne

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 30.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.2% of the community, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 6.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home in this community. No one reported using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 73.5% of people identifying as such. This means 28.6% of residents have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 21.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,375, well below the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly incomes are also a little below the national average at $675.

About 30.6% of people have a long-term health condition, and 8.2% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. Lung conditions and arthritis are among the most common health issues reported.

Volunteerism is very high at 29.8%, far above the national average. This community also has a strong history of service, with 11.8% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

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

Homes are typically smaller than in most areas, with an average of 2.1 people per household. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Mortgage stress is very low here, as the typical monthly home loan payment is just $301, far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. However, 41.7% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 8.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is far above the national average at 83.3%, the unemployment rate is also very high at 20.8%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.