Forestvale

Children under 15 make up 29.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 44, the area has far fewer seniors than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

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

Faith is common here, with 68.1% of people identifying as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is 14.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 42.1% of people completing Year 12. No residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical family income is $1,125 a week, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. However, typical household income is $1,624, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 23.4% having a long-term health condition. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 42.1% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community spirit is also seen in the 31.6% who do significant unpaid housework.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the national figure of 2.5. Most families are couples with children.

The area has 0.70 people per bedroom, which is a little below the national figure of 0.80.

The community is highly independent, with 69.6% of people working from home—far above the national figure of 21.0%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

About 34.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is lower than the state figure of 44.8%.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 82.6% of the workforce is employed. Full-time employment is very high at 95.7%, and there is no unemployment.

Forestvale is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.