Chances Plain

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Families with children are common, as those under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, a figure slightly above the Australian average.

This is a community with very little overseas influence; no residents were born outside Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, leaving the area far below the national average where 22.3% of people use another language.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 63.9% identifying as Christian. This means the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are a little above the national figures, with the typical household earning $1,906 a week. About 12% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is slightly above the national average.

The community appears very healthy, with no residents needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas, at just 3.8%.

Civic engagement is remarkably high, with 32.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. About 4.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are five First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is far younger than the national figure, and their household income is far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. The community is almost entirely made up of couples, as there are no one-parent families recorded.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.9% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 98% having three or more bedrooms.

Car dependence is absolute, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there is no public transport. Despite this, 20.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 15.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a strong work ethic, with a full-time employment rate of 65.9%, well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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