Strathlea

Children under 15 make up 36.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 38, the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is primarily English, Scottish, and Australian.

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

About 36.4% of residents have no religion, a figure slightly below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.4% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly household income sitting at $900.

Residents enjoy a high level of health, with only 9.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the state average of 27.4%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 36.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of a few people with a typical age of 7 years.

Homes are smaller than in most areas, with a typical 2.0 people per household.

Renting is much cheaper than in other areas, with a typical weekly rent of $135, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 114 minutes and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 9.7% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here, at 54.5%, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.