Chelmsford

The community is far older than most areas, with 35.0% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 54. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 8.0%, well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents identify with Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another tongue. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 64.0% of people identifying as Christian and only 22.0% reporting no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.2% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,292. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

About 29.0% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 3.0% of the population.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 25.3% volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a very high rate of unpaid care and housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations community here is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 31. Typical personal income for this group is $274, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 50.6% having children and 38.0% without. The typical home holds 2.3 people, slightly lower than the national figure of 2.5.

Home ownership is very high, with 70.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Every single home in the area is a separate house.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commuting via transit. However, working from home is very common at 38.2%, far above the national figure.

The population is very settled, with only 11.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 40.0% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 63.6%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.