Reesville

The population is significantly older than the state and national figures, with 32.3% of residents aged 65 and over. This is mirrored by a low proportion of children under 15, who make up only 13.4% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.6% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents—52.4%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,478, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly income of $632.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of residents. This is consistent with the area's older population, with 6.3% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.4% of people volunteering—far above the national rate of 14.1%. Many residents also do significant unpaid housework, while far fewer care for children compared to other areas.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than most, with a typical age of just 14 years.

Couples without children make up half of all households. Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Almost all residences are separate houses, and renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for commuting, as there are no public transport stops or routes. However, 25.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work (41.8%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Many of those who do work are employed in health care, construction, or education.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of shops, schools, or health services, and the terrain is notably steep.