Thorpdale

The community is notably older than the national figure, with 22.1% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the 27.7% national average. Those with ancestral roots primarily trace their heritage to Australia, England, and Ireland.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.3% of the community. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state average of 27.6%, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religion is less prominent here than in other similar areas, with 44.4% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 36.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below national levels, with the typical household earning $1,220 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents face more health challenges than the national average, with 32.8% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the Australian figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most common condition.

The community is highly active, with 22.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of service is also seen in the 15.6% of people providing unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Family structures are varied, and one-parent families are much more common here at 16.1% compared to the national figure of 14.1%. About 23.2% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 99.5% of all dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 47.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 52.4% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is very stable, as only 18.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 31.2% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.

Thorpdale is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the state average of 6.4. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport or health services.