Sugarloaf

This is an older community where 21.6% of people are seniors, well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 10.5% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 85.8% speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is split, with 44.4% identifying as Christian and 37.7% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly personal income is $483, which is far below the national figure of $805. While a few households earn over $3,000 a week, overall household incomes are well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40.1% of residents, which is far above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Community spirit is high, with 25.9% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate well above the state average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group is notably younger, with a typical age of 16.

The area has a high number of people living alone (29.8%) and couples without children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no renters in the area, and typical mortgage payments are well below the state average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 75% of workers commute by driving.

The population is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas. Agriculture, healthcare, and hospitality are the main industries, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.