Begonia

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 43. Children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 6.3% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 93.8% of residents. No one in the area speaks another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is strongly religious, with 77.1% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up only 6.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.0% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $474, which is far below the national figure of $805. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national average, and 10.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 36.6%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most other areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than the national figure at just 15 years old.

Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Most families consist of couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average at $3,000. In contrast, typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $50.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 55.6% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, as only 6.5% of residents moved into the area in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job activity is very high, with 87.8% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is employed full-time in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.