Redcastle

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 54. First Nations people make up 10.4% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 16.4% of the population, though this is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Italian, Irish, and Scottish.

While most residents speak only English, 10.4% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. About 4.5% of people speak little or no English, a figure about the same as the state average.

A huge majority of residents report no religion, at 65.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 43.9% of people finished Year 12, which is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national typicals, with the usual household earning $1,125 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and no individuals earn $2,000 or more.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 38.8% of people. This includes a very high rate of mental health conditions at 20.9%.

Unpaid housework is far more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members at 5.3%.

There are 7 First Nations people living here. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13 years.

Living arrangements vary widely, as 36.7% of people live alone—far above the national figure. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Housing is very stable, with 56.7% of homes owned outright and 0% of households renting. All dwellings are separate houses, and the typical monthly loan payment is $1,000, which is far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas, taking about 142 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.9% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 49.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The walkability score is very low at 0.1, meaning residents are almost entirely reliant on cars. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.