Ranceby

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 51 and a high proportion of seniors. Interestingly, 21.7% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

A majority of the community reports no religion, at 51.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While many residents have not completed Year 12 compared to the state average, a fair few are highly qualified, with 26.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly personal income is much lower than most areas at $606. No households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state and national trends.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. However, fewer people report long-term health or mental health conditions compared to the national average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23% volunteering and a very high rate of people providing unpaid care and housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.7 people per household. Most families are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every home in Ranceby is a separate house, and 69% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. While rents are among the lowest in the area, typical mortgage payments are slightly higher than the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. This is reflected in the workforce, as 57.1% of people work from home—among the highest rates for this level.

The population is very stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for a third of the workforce. Full-time employment is much lower than most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Ranceby is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.