Rainbow

Rainbow is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 56 compared to the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 35% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national average at 13.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.2%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main religion at 57.7%. The share of people reporting no religion is 31.1%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. However, there is a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the usual household earning $1,048 a week. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common, with 39% of people having a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.3% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high here, with 38.7% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $425, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Living alone is common, with 36.6% of people in single-person homes, far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with only 2.1 people per household.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also very low, with the usual weekly rent at just $100.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and most homes have two or more vehicles. The walk to the nearest stop takes much longer than in most areas, averaging 46 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture is the main industry, employing 32.2% of the workforce. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.4%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries. There are far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average.