Cassini

The typical resident is 41 years old, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 and seniors over 65 compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 91.8% born here, which is far below the state and national averages. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 94.5% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

A majority of the community—53.4%—reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 45.2%.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, with 54.5% having completed Year 12. Common fields of study include education and agriculture and environment.

A high 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. However, the typical family income of $1,666 is well below the national average.

Residents are in notably good health, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions, mental health conditions, and people needing daily help compared to most areas.

Community spirit is very high, with 47.4% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid housework and care for children are also more common here than elsewhere.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income and household income that are among the lowest at this level.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 69.8% of families.

Every home is a separate detached house, and none are rented. While 39.1% are owned outright, the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than the state average.

Life here is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and no homes without a motor vehicle. The drive to the city takes about 200 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Working or looking for work is very common here at 73.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, though full-time employment is far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.