Dotswood

The area is far older than the state or national average, with 27.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 43.4%.

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

Religious affiliation is high here, with 71.1% of people identifying as Christian. Only 21.7% of residents have no religion, which is far lower than the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 37.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Household incomes vary wildly; while 32.1% of homes earn over $3,000 a week, the typical household income is $949, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents generally report better health than most, with only 22.9% having a long-term health condition. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.3% of people participating, far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members at 6.6%.

There are three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples, including 56.6% with children. One-parent families are uncommon here at 5.7%, which is well below the national average of 14.1%.

Home ownership is very high, with 60.7% of houses owned outright and no one renting. This explains why typical mortgage payments are lower than the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 48.7%, far above the national average of 21.0%. There are no public transport stops in the area, and every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 18.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 66.7% of workers are employed. Full-time employment is exceptionally high at 97.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.