West Prairie

The typical resident is 55, making this area far older than the state and national averages. While children under 15 make up 16.7% of the population, there are no people in de facto relationships.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian, English, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, and no one speaks little or no English. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below the national and state figures.

Religion remains common here, with 65.4% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 17.9%, which is far below the national figure.

Many adults have a Certificate III or IV, though 32.8% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average. Qualifications are largely focused on agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household income is $2,062, a little above the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 9.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state and national figures.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 18.5%, and there are more former Defence Force members here than in most other areas. Very few people provide unpaid care or do extensive housework.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 63, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Living alone is much more common here than elsewhere, with 37.5% of people in single-person households. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home is a separate house, and 58.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 95.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a drive time to the city of 139 minutes. However, 42.9% of people work from home, a rate far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The area is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 88.1% of jobs. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and there is no unemployment.

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