Myrtlevale

The community is older than most, with the typical resident aged 48 and very few children under 15 compared to the state average. About 16.6% of people are seniors, which is about the same as the national figure.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home for 90.2% of residents. No one in the area reported using another language at home or speaking little to no English.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 59%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas; only 7.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 32.1% finished Year 12, which is far below the state average of 57.1%.

Household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,906 a week. Nearly a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.1% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and diabetes being the most reported conditions.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas. This is consistent with a higher rate of veterans, as 6% of residents served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure of 2.8%.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of seven people. While their typical household income is well above the national figure, the typical personal income is far below at $250.

Family homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Over half of households consist of couples with children, while only 19.2% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

Home ownership is strong, with 41.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, homes are smaller than average, and 56.2% have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state figure of 76.3%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and very few people work from home compared to the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far more common here than across Australia, at 69.9%. There is no unemployment reported, and the most common industries are retail and agriculture.

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