Rhymney

The community is notably older, with 25% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 5.4%, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up only 7.1%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national figures, where about a quarter of the population speaks a different language at home.

Religion is split fairly evenly, with 44.6% of residents identifying as Christian and 37.5% reporting no religion, which is a little below the national average.

Rhymney is highly qualified, with 29.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture, environment, and science.

Typical weekly family income is $2,250, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below most other areas.

Residents are generally healthy; those with a long-term health condition make up 23.2%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Participation is very high, with 27.7% of people volunteering and 29.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above the national average. Additionally, 6.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

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

Family life is centered on couples, with 60% of households consisting of couples with children and 26.7% being couples without children.

Renting is very cheap here, with a typical weekly rent of $70, which is far below the national average. Meanwhile, typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,800.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 50% of workers drive to work, though 28.1% work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 24% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 68.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though some residents are near a park.