Brinkworth

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 50. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than most other regions. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or German.

English is the only language used at home by 95.5% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About 51.4% of people identify as Christian, while 42.8% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.

Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 37.3%. While about 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, many residents have a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly family income is $1,357, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 2.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.7% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. About 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 33.2%, far above the state and national figures. Many residents also provide unpaid care, and 29.4% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.9% of the population. The typical age for First Nations residents is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Around 30.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.9% of homes owned outright. Rent is much lower than average at a typical $178 per week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the lowest in the region.

The area is highly car-dependent, and no one reported commuting by public transport. It takes 112 minutes to drive to the city, and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry, employing 32.2% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The overall recorded offence rate is lower than in most areas. Theft rates are much lower than usual, while property damage is the most common type of offence.

The area is very car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.