Roseneath

The community is far older than the national figure, with 33.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.7%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas (4.7%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.4% of the community. While very few people use another language at home, the proportion who speak little or no English is a little above the state average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, and 33.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 29.3% of residents completing Year 12. The typical person holds a Certificate III or IV, and bachelor degrees are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,125 a week. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 40.2% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

A higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force (6.2%) compared to the national average. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level, at 7.7%.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $549, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone (36.4%) and a very high proportion of one-parent families (24.7%) compared to most other areas. Households are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home.

Home ownership is very strong, with 54.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are far below the state average at $220.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of residents commuting by public transport. Every home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, far fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.7%) than in most other areas. Those employed often work in construction or health care.

Roseneath is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is far below the state average.