Elgin

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 31. Children under 15 make up 30.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%.

The area has very little overseas influence, with no residents born outside Australia and a birthplace profile that is far below the national average. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 92.3% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 61.5%. Those with no religion make up 17.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 34.9% of residents completing Year 12, compared to a national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,062, which is well above the national figure of $805. While typical family income is a little above the state average, typical household income is well below.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 7.7% of the population. This is far below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.6% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The community is dominated by families, with 90.6% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why there are more people per home here than in most areas.

Home-loan payments are much lower than in most areas, with a typical monthly payment of $1,213, which is well below the national figure.

Transport is highly localised, as 50% of workers operate from home and 34.4% walk to work. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 14% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 74.4% of adults working or looking for work. The community is heavily tied to the land, with 81.3% of jobs in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. Residents have no access to shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.