Opalton

The population is much older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 55. While children under 15 make up only 10.2% of the community, there is a high rate of people in de facto relationships at 19.4%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no overseas births reported. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English skills, far below the national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as only 20.3% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 32.1% having completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the usual weekly amount being $687. However, 20% of households do earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions affect 28.8% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.1% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This community also has a higher number of former Defence Force members than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The First Nations median age is recorded as 13, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Living alone is very common, with 60% of people in single-person households. This helps explain why homes are smaller, with only 1.6 people per home on average.

Home ownership is high, with 45% of homes owned outright and no one renting. However, the typical monthly home-loan payment for those with mortgages is $3,950, which is far above the state average.

Many residents work from home (38.5%) or walk to work (46.2%). There is no public transport available in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 15.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture and mining, with 84.6% of people employed full-time. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

Opalton is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.