Colebatch

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 56. Seniors make up 51.8% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 8.9%.

Australian, English, and German are the most common ancestries. Around 16.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average.

Most residents speak only English, though 7.1% use another language at home, such as Tagalog. This is higher than in similar areas, but far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is split evenly, with 35.7% identifying as Christian and 35.7% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold certificates or diplomas, often in engineering or agriculture.

Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure, and 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

The area is healthier than most similar places, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state average. No residents reported a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is among the lowest for its level, consistent with the very small number of children in the area. About 16.4% of people volunteer, which is about the same as the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Half of all people live alone, a figure far above the national average. Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home.

Every home is a separate house with at least three bedrooms. Renting is far more common here than nationally at 41.7%, though typical weekly rents are among the lowest at just $75.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

About 30.4% of people moved into the area in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas but far below the national trend.

The workforce is almost entirely tied to agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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