Massie

The population is far older than the national figure, with 23.0% aged 65 and over compared to 17.2% across Australia. Children under 15 are rare here, making up only 8.8% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.0% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.7% of the community, and the rate of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the main religion for 66.4% of residents, while 31.0% report no religion, a figure well below the national average.

About half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.0% of the population.

Incomes are lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,199 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

While 31.0% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.0% volunteering and 37.0% spending 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, though the small number of First Nations residents are far older and earn more than those in most other areas.

Families tend to be traditional, with 46.9% being couples without children and 43.8% being couples with children. Only 13.0% of people live alone.

Every home in Massie is a separate house, and 89.1% of these have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 37.0% of houses owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport available. The drive to the city takes nearly two hours.

The community has seen some movement, with 37.4% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no grocery stores, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.