Charlton

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages. First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with ancestral roots primarily identify as Australian, English, or German.

English is the only language used at home for nearly the entire population, which is far below the state and national levels of linguistic diversity.

The area is more religious than most, as the 20.6% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Formal qualifications are lower than typical, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 37.6% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Household earnings are quite strong, with 39.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical family income of $2,250 is also a little above the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with 25.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. Notably, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 19.1%, well above the national average of 14.1%. A slightly higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is notably older, with a typical age of 30. Both personal and household incomes for First Nations people are far above the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much lower than in most areas.

All homes are separate houses, and 45.5% are owned outright, far above the national average. However, typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 are among the highest for similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is relatively stable, as 33.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Jobs are split evenly across agriculture, construction, retail, and transport.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no residents can walk to a school, health service, or park within 15 minutes.