Cotswold Hills

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While children make up 16.9% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (9.9%) than the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 91.4% of the community. Only 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is strongly religious, with 67.6% identifying as Christian. Only 26.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

People with a bachelor's degree or higher make up 18.1% of adults, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure of 26.3%.

The area is very affluent, with typical family incomes at $2,355 per week. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state and national figures.

Health levels are around the middle for similar areas, with 29.8% of people living with a long-term condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most commonly reported issues.

There is a strong tradition of service and care here; 16.5% of people volunteer and 4.6% have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations residents in Cotswold Hills earn a typical personal income of $974, which is far above the national figure. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Families are the norm here, with 55.6% being couples with children. Very few people live alone (11.6%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 97.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, as 41.6% of residents own their home outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 72.7% of workers drive to their jobs.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.7% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.9% of the population.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 68.5% of adults active in the workforce. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 63.9%.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or public transport stop.