Smeaton

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 30.6% of people aged 65 and over. It has a small population of 245, where the typical resident is 51.

English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. Only 11.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of residents. While 5.7% use another language at home, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 44.5%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common at 44.9%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, only 47.5% completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly amount at $1,354. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 37.6% of people. This is despite the fact that very few people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 20.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more common than the state average.

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

Homes tend to be small, with only 2.1 people per household. This is partly because 34.6% of people live alone, a rate well above the national average.

The community consists entirely of separate houses, and 57.9% are owned outright, which is far above the state figure. Renting is very rare at only 7.5%.

Most residents rely on cars, and 27.1% of the workforce works from home. While there are a few bus stops, the walk to the nearest one takes about 39 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 26.2% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 65.4%, well above the national figure.

Smeaton is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.