Pechey

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 50. While children under 15 make up about 18.4% of the population, there are no residents in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.2%, which is far below the national figure. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 66.3% of people identifying as Christian. Only 23.5% of residents have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 46.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.1% of the population.

Typical weekly household income is $1,541, which is about the same as the state average. However, very few people earn high wages, with only 5.1% making $2,000 or more a week.

While 31.6% of residents have a long-term health condition—a figure well above the national average—no one in the community needs help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 38.5% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 26.9% of residents providing unpaid support.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

A large number of people live alone, at 32.5%, which is well above the national average. Most families are couples, and only 6.5% are one-parent families.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 90% of homes being detached. Ownership is high, as 42.5% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is far below the national average at $220.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a higher-than-average full-time employment rate of 66.0%. Many residents work in health care, education, or agriculture.

Pechey is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.