Elphinstone

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 23.3% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here. De facto relationships are also more common than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.0%, which is far below the national figure. Those with ancestral roots mainly identify as Australian or English.

While 10.0% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the state and national averages. Everyone in the community speaks English.

Religious affiliation is quite high here, with 71.7% identifying as Christians. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 44.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Household incomes are generally strong, with 26.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. Typical weekly household income is $1,791, which is about the same as the state average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities, a figure well below the state average.

Volunteering is exceptionally high, with 28.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure. More residents spend time on unpaid housework than usual, though fewer provide unpaid care for others.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples, and there are no one-parent families. People per home is 2.3, which is a little below the national average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 53.8% of houses are owned outright, far above the state figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive time to the city is very long at 134 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.

While full-time employment is far below the national average, 73.2% of adults are working or looking for work. Unemployment is non-existent, and many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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