Nerada

The community is much older than the state and national figures, with seniors making up 28.4% of the population. Residents include a First Nations population of 6.8%, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.5%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries are English, Australian, and Italian.

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

A majority of residents are Christian, while those with no religion make up 33%, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas; only 28.2% of residents completed Year 12, and bachelor degrees are held by just 5.6%, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,292 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher than average, with 9.1% of people needing help with daily activities and 31.8% living with a long-term health condition, such as arthritis or heart disease.

Participation is very high, as 29.6% of people volunteer—far above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 8.6%.

The First Nations community is older than most, with a typical age of 58. However, their typical personal income of $449 is well below the national figure.

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. About 29.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Every single home in Nerada is a separate house, and 61.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. No one in the area rents.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 16.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While the rate of people working or looking for work is far above the national average, the unemployment rate is also very high at 9.8%.

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