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The population is a little older than the national figure, with a typical age of 40. First Nations people make up 5.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.4% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 93.4% of people using it at home. Only 2.1% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 37.3% report having no religion. This last figure is a little below the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $593, which is well below the national figure of $805. Only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with 37.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Providing unpaid care is common, with 16.4% of people doing so, which is much higher than most areas. However, only 8.0% of residents volunteer, among the lowest at this level.

There are 49 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $2,624 is far above the national figure of $1,507.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 15.7% of households.

Every single home is a separate detached house. Most are large, with 89.9% having three or more bedrooms, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 is well below the national average.

The community is entirely car-reliant, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, and 69.4% of workers commute by driving.

The population is relatively stable, although 37.8% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare at just 2.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 61.3%. The most common industries for workers are construction and health care.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.