Russells Bridge

The community is far older than the national figure, with a very high proportion of seniors and children, while youth aged 15 to 24 are completely absent. Marriages are common, but de facto relationships are much lower than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up a much lower share of the population than in the rest of the state. English and Irish ancestries are the most common heritages here.

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

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 50% of residents identifying as Christian and a well below average share reporting no religion.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than the national average, though over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Income levels vary widely; while 40.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week—among the highest for this level—the typical family and household incomes are well below the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions and the need for daily help are much higher than in most areas, which is consistent with the high proportion of seniors.

This is a highly active community with a very high rate of volunteering and unpaid care. It also has a far higher share of former Defence Force members than the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, though the First Nations households that are present have incomes far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 64.4% of households, and homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.

Every single home is a separate house, and 85.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, and monthly home loan payments are far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and 20% of the workforce operates from home.

The population is very stable, with a much lower share of people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of the country.

Full-time employment is much lower than the state average, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in construction, agriculture, or manufacturing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.