Morton Vale

The community is far older than the state average, with 27.2% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most areas, at 8.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than in the wider state or nation. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 80.7% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

About 46.5% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are among the lowest for its level, with only 27.0% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the state figure of 57.1%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $850 a week. Only 6.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 43.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for others is more common than usual, though volunteers are much less common than in most areas. Very few people here care for children unpaid.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in about 61% of similar areas. However, the typical personal income for this group is among the lowest at $75.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.1 people per household. More people live alone here than in the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Outright home ownership is far above the national average, and typical monthly loan payments are well below the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 25.0% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 20.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state. Agriculture is the most common industry for those employed.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0.