Biddeston

Residents here are far older than the national figure, with 18.6% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, which is well below the national average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81% born here. This results in a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents (6.3%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for nearly all residents, with only 3% using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the proportion of people with no religion (27.9%) is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community has a lower rate of higher education than the state, with 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 47.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical personal income is a little above the national figure at $878 per week. While typical household incomes are slightly higher than the state average, only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

The community is generally healthier than most, with a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (3.3%) and a lower rate of mental health conditions compared to the state.

Volunteering is very common here, with 20.3% of people volunteering—well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common than in the rest of the state.

First Nations residents are few in number, and their typical age is 45, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is also much lower than in other areas.

Households here are larger than most, with 2.8 people per home. Very few people live alone (12.2%), which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

Every single home in Biddeston is a separate house, a rate far above the national average. Home ownership is strong, with 41.1% of homes owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 28.2% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much more common here (72.7%) than in most areas. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%, and many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.