Maroon

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 49 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. Only 16.4% of the community are children under 15, which is slightly below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and there is no one in the community who speaks little or no English.

Many residents identify as Christians (59.9%), while the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.8% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,178 a week. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Residents are very active in their community; 30% are volunteers, and 36.9% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the state average.

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

Family sizes are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home. Most households consist of couples, with only 4.9% being one-parent families.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than usual at $190 a week, and 88.9% of homes are separate houses.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. It takes about 87 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 15.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The local workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 32.8% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. However, only 55.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the state average.

With a walkability score of 0.1, the area is completely car-dependent. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.