Shirbourne

Children are very common here, with 29.2% of the population under 15, which is far above the national average. The typical resident is 42, and 22.9% are seniors, which is well above the state figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian and English, both at 37.5%.

English is the main language for 89.6% of residents, though 10.4% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Religion is very common here, with 81.3% of people identifying as Christian. Only 12.5% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are relatively high, with 21.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual weekly household income at $1,124. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 47.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is consistent with 8.3% of residents needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 39.5% of people doing so, far above the national average. However, no one in the area provides other types of unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most areas.

Living arrangements vary widely, with 55% of people living alone, though 78.9% of families are couples with children. People per home is 2.6, which is about the same as the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 80% have three or more bedrooms. While 40% are owned outright, typical home-loan payments are much higher than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Many households are well-equipped, with 25% owning four or more vehicles.

This is a very stable community, as 0.0% of the population has moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 75% of people working full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.