Powlett Plains

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 28.9% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and the same is true for people in de facto relationships.

About 18.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Most of the population identifies as Australian or English, with some Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 94.7% of the population. No one in the community speaks a different language at home or reports speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is split, with 34.2% of residents identifying as Christian and another 34.2% reporting no religion, a figure well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 30.8% of residents having completed Year 12. No adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical personal weekly income is just $389, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 42.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes high rates of diabetes and stroke, and 13.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 32.4% providing unpaid care and 47.1% spending 15 or more hours a week on housework. Volunteering is also more common here than in most areas.

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

Homes are slightly smaller than the state average, with 2.2 people per household. The population is split evenly between couples with children and couples without children.

Rental costs are far below the state and national figures, with the typical weekly rent at just $160.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes and the drive time to the city is a long 133 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 18.4% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, with a rate of 47.1% that is far below the national figure.

Powlett Plains is completely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.