Neurum

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Around 3.9% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.6%, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 96.1% of residents. No one in the area reported using another language at home or speaking little to no English, which is far below state and national levels.

Nearly half of residents (47.2%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is also common at 46.6%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual family earning $1,395 a week. Only 4.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here (7.3%) than in other areas. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition, affecting 16.9% of residents.

Unpaid care is a strong theme, as 16.3% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $575 is about the same as the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children and couples without children both make up a large portion of the community.

Every single home is a separate house, and 53.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Because many homes are smaller, with 61.5% having fewer than three bedrooms, people per bedroom is higher than most areas.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and nearly half have two or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years, a figure well below the national average.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 61.1%, though fewer adults are working or looking for work overall. Common industries include agriculture, construction, and health care.

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