Three Rivers

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 33. Children under 15 make up 28% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and very few were born overseas (3.2%), which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national average for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 29% of people reporting no religion, compared to 38.9% nationally.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 6% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 38.8% completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Typical personal income is $817 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical family incomes are well below the national average at $1,625.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 15.1% of people, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 28.4%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, fewer people provide unpaid care or do extensive housework compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 10.8% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group has a typical age of 35 and a typical personal income of $262, which is far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a one-parent family rate (19.6%) that is well above the national average.

Large homes are the norm, with 90% having three or more bedrooms. While 40% of homes are owned outright, mortgage payments are among the lowest at a typical $650 per month.

Working from home is very common, with 52.3% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 72.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 77.3%, though the unemployment rate of 11.1% is among the highest for similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This results in a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.