Irongate

The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a very low proportion of seniors at 9.6%. It is also less diverse than the state average, with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 0.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the sole language used at home for 98.5% of the community. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 69.6% of residents identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 24.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than typical, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV qualification, with 53.6% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,520, which is a little below the national figure. While 21.1% of households earn over $3,000 a week, very few people earn more than $2,000 personally.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 18.5% reporting a long-term health condition. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 29.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also very common here, involving 39.6% of the population.

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

The community is dominated by families, with 80.7% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, the 3.2 people per home is well above the national average.

Every single home in Irongate is a separate detached house. Most people are paying off a mortgage, with 57.9% owning their home this way.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available. The typical drive time to the city is 116 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as only 24.8% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is very active here, with 77.2% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is high at 63.6%, with many residents working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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