Sheans Creek

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 65. There are no children or young adults here, and 75% of residents are married.

People here are far more likely to be born in Australia compared to the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking another language. This is far below the national figure.

About 60.5% of residents identify with a Christian faith, while 36.8% have no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, the 47.2% who completed Year 12 is far below the state average.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,292. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are a little above the national average at 28.9%, no one in the community requires help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 36.1% of people volunteering—a figure far above the state average. Very few people provide unpaid care for children, consistent with the lack of children in the area.

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

Most households are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families. Homes are a little smaller than average, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

The typical weekly rent is $315, which is a little below the state and national figures. Home-loan payments are around the middle for similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops and a long drive to the city. However, 45.8% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 13.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the state average of 40%.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 87.5%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and half are managers.

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