Thowgla Valley

The community is notably older, with 24.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 12.9% of the population, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 100% of the population using it and no one speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents report no religion at 57.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 45.7%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 35.6% of people completing Year 12 and 6.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures far below the state average.

Typical family income is $1,416 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 15.7% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.4% of people helping out, far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid caregivers at 16.1%.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is far older than the national figure at 67 years.

Most people live as couples, with 54% in families with children and 33.3% without. Very few people live alone, at just 14.8%.

Every single home is a separate house, and 70.4% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. There are no rental properties in the area.

Every home owns at least one motor vehicle, and 27.8% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure of 21%.

The population is quite stable, as only 27.9% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 80.6%, though the unemployment rate of 8.3% is well above the national figure. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.