Australia Plains

The population is small, with only 41 people. It is a bit younger than the state average, and notably, 18.8% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than most similar areas.

About 22% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though lower than the national figure. German, Australian, and English ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Religion is common here, as the 29.3% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Most residents identify as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no one holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level. The typical weekly household income is $850, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are high here, with 17.1% of people needing help with daily activities and 17.1% living with a mental health condition, both of which are among the highest figures for similar areas.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high at 40.6%. This community focus is also seen in the 25% of people who provide unpaid care, a figure far above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who are present have a typical age of 38, which is far older than the state and national average of 24.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Living conditions are quite crowded, with 1.1 people per bedroom. However, typical weekly rents of $233 and home-loan payments of $1,280 are well below the national figures.

This is a car-dependent area with no public transport stops or routes. Residents face a long 89-minute drive to the city, though 19% work from home.

The community is very stable, as only 21.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While unemployment is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 42.9%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.