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The community is far older than most areas, with seniors making up 22.6% of the population. There is also a notable First Nations presence at 7.3%, which is a little above the state figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 18.6% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 80.2% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion (55.4%), a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 31% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas; the typical household earns $1,062 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

While 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state and national figures.

Residents are very active in their community, with 31% volunteering, a rate far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area, whose typical household income of $2,250 is well above the state and national averages.

The area has a higher proportion of people living alone (29.2%) and one-parent families (18.0%) compared to the rest of the country.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 55.4% owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 41.3%, with many residents working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.