Orange Hill

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Born in Australia for the vast majority, only 3.9% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language spoken at home by 92.7% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

The community is strongly religious, with 68.7% identifying as Christian; this means the 22.3% with no religion is far below the national figure.

While 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 45.5% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

This is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,356 per week is well above the state figure, and nearly 30% of households earn over $3,000 weekly.

Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 21.8% of people, well below the national figure. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 35.7% of people contributing, a rate far above the national figure. Nearly 30% of residents also provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations residents are much younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 15, and their personal income is far above the national figure.

Family life is central to the area, with couples with children making up 63.2% of households. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.7 people, which is higher than most areas.

Every home in Orange Hill is a separate house, and 58.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no renters in the community.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 21.6% of residents moved house in the last five years, far below the national rate.

Employment is very strong, with 80.7% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.