Maclagan

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 46. Seniors make up 29.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.1% born here and only 3.1% born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

Religious affiliation is relatively high, with 66.9% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 30.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 32.1% completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,300, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is higher than most areas at 24.0%, and 17.3% of residents provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the population. Their typical personal income of $1,024 is far above the national figure for First Nations people.

Family structures vary, with 52.7% of homes being couples with children. People living alone are more common here than in most areas, at 29.8%.

The area is almost entirely separate houses, with 45.6% owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is much lower than usual at $188.

The community is car-dependent, with 0% using public transport to commute. However, 25% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 39.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national figure, though the unemployment rate is also higher at 8.3%.

Walking to services is difficult, with a walkability score that is far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.