Appila

The community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 50 and over a quarter of people aged 65 or more. However, children under 15 make up 24.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry predominantly list English, German, or Scottish roots. Only 9.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages.

English is the sole language used at home for 94.5% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population, 44.0%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. The remaining residents are mostly Christian, at 49.5%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.6% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, at $1,375 per week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 39.6% of people. Mental health conditions are also among the highest for similar areas, at 14.3%.

Community spirit is high, with 44.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. There is also a very strong history of service, as 14.7% of residents served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 8.8% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical age for this group is much lower than most areas, at just 19 years.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. Over half of the families are couples with children, and only 8% are one-parent families.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 60.6% of which are owned outright. Renting is non-existent here, and typical mortgage payments are far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Interestingly, 39.5% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 14.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 44.7% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store. Only 34.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.