South Purrumbete

The community is notably older than the state and national average, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. There is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here than in most areas, at 4.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.1% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the main language for 90.3% of the community. While 7.3% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 43.5% of residents.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 37.6% of residents having completed Year 12. Qualifications are often linked to the local economy, with the largest group holding degrees in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household income is about $1,874, which is similar to the state and national figures. However, only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.8%) and mental health conditions (4.8%) compared to the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.7% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people performing unpaid childcare and housework.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of five people. Those in this group are much younger than the state average, with a typical age of 14, and their household income is well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 45.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. This helps keep costs down, as typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Because of this, 34.4% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is very stable, as only 23.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly 40% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, giving the area a walkability score of zero.