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The community is notably older than most, with a typical age of 48, though seniors make up a much lower share of the population than the state average at 6.7%. Interestingly, there are no people in de facto relationships here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with 93.3% of residents born here, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken in the home for 95% of residents, meaning the use of other languages is far below the national average. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 66.7% of the population. Those with no religion make up 25% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most often in agriculture and environment, which aligns with the local industry.

Typical personal income is among the lowest at this level, at just $393 a week, which is far below the national figure. Typical family income is also well below the state average at $1,562 per week.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 16.7% of people, well above the national figure. Overall, 35% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is also well above the state average.

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 47.1% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. This strong community spirit is also seen in the high rate of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations community is very small, with a typical age of 77, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is also well below the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and the community is dominated by couples with children. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 82.6% of these have three or more bedrooms. However, very few are owned outright, with that figure sitting far below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 22.2% of the workforce works from home, while the rest mostly drive to work.

The population is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years, a figure that is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 59.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.