Airville

The community is older than the state and national averages, with 17.2% of residents aged 65 or over. There are fewer children here than usual, with those under 15 making up only 14.6% of the population.

Airville has very few overseas-born residents at 3.6%, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by a notable Italian presence at 24.4%.

English is the main language for 81.8% of residents. While 5.8% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the dominant faith, with 64% of the population identifying as such. In contrast, the proportion of people with no religion is 18.8%, which is among the lowest for areas of this type.

Education levels are well below the national average, with only 37.9% of residents completing Year 12. However, there is a high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to similar areas.

Typical weekly personal income is $900, which is much higher than most similar areas. Family incomes are also strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,178.

Residents here are generally healthier than the national average, with only 21.8% reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is high, with 19% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than usual 28.1% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas. This group is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 17, though their personal income is among the lowest for this level.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most are family homes, and 61.5% of households consist of couples with children.

Every single home in Airville is a separate house, and 45.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is also much lower than typical, at $230 per week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41.3% owning two and 20.7% owning four or more.

The community is very settled, with only 18.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 64.3%, well above the national average. The local workforce is mainly employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%.

Airville is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.