Balaklava

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. Seniors over 65 make up 27.5% of the population, which is well above the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian or British in origin, with 86.1% born in Australia. Only 8.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the dominant language for 91.7% of residents. Only 3.6% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population identifies as Christian. Another 42.5% report no religion, which is well above the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 37.6%.

Incomes are notably low here, with the typical household earning $1,088 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common in the area, with 38.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 29.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework compared to other areas.

There are 59 First Nations people in the area, and they are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 15.

Living arrangements vary, as 33.3% of people live alone—well above the national figure—while 50.5% of households are couples with children.

Housing is mostly detached, with 86.8% of homes being separate houses. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $227.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Only 5.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The area has seen some movement, with 38.4% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than in the rest of the state.

Agriculture is a key industry, employing 14.6% of the workforce. Only 51.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than in most areas.

The area experiences higher rates of recorded offences than most similar places, particularly regarding assault and property damage.

Walking to services is difficult, as 0.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Most residents rely on cars to access health services and shops.