Forsayth

The community is much older than the state and national averages, with 28% of people aged 65 and over. There is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents at 6.5%, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. Those with overseas roots primarily trace their ancestry to England, Ireland, and Scotland.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0% of residents using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents identify with Christianity at 57%. Those with no religion make up 36.4%, which is a little below the national average.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12 or less, and the local primary school is very small.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of just $593. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are less likely to have long-term health conditions than most areas, although mental health conditions are slightly more common than the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 30.5% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably older than elsewhere, with a typical age of 60. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $474, which is a little below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 47.4% of people live alone—far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.9 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 71.1% of homes owned outright. While rent is far below the national average at $88 a week, most homes are small, with 39.5% having only one bedroom.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops. While most homes have a vehicle, 20.9% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

About 34.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 76.7%, though the unemployment rate is also much higher at 9.1%. Many residents work as managers or in agriculture, food, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, though it has a high number of walkable amenities per person. About 60% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services.