Welshmans Reef

The area is far older than the national figure, with 31.9% of people aged 65 and over compared to 17.2% across Australia. Children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the population, which is well below the national average.

English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common. While 23.3% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, used by 90% of residents. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 60%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 41% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.9% of the population, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with the usual weekly household income being $1,259. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

The community faces significant health challenges, with 41.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and a higher-than-usual 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with 33.9% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Unpaid care is also common at 17.5%, well above the national figure of 11.9%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical 2.1 people per household. This is a little below the national figure of 2.5, and 30.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 94.9% of homes. A huge 55.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%, and renting is very rare at just 5.1%.

Every single home in the area owns a motor vehicle, and no one commutes by public transport. The typical drive time to the city is 96 minutes.

Movement into the area is lower than across the state, with 32.1% of people moving in the last five years compared to 40% in Victoria.

Working life is less common here, as only 49.7% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. Manufacturing is the largest employer at 17.2%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.