Cowirra

Cowirra is a far older community than most, with a typical age of 55 compared to the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 25.8% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state average at 10.3%. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community. Only 1.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population, 44.5%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 48.4%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Australian average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level; the usual weekly household income is $887, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 14.8% of residents, which is well above the national average of 8.8%.

Unpaid work is common in Cowirra, with 21.0% of people providing unpaid care and 34.8% spending 15 or more hours on housework weekly. Volunteering is also higher than usual at 21.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded here. For the very small number of First Nations people present, personal income is far above the national figure.

Many people live alone (37.9%) or in couples without children (45.1%), which helps explain why homes are smaller, with only 2.0 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 66.7% of houses owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%, and typical mortgage payments are much lower than average at $867 a month.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 20.0% of the workforce works from home.

The population is fairly mobile, with 37.9% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in the rest of the state. Agriculture, food, and transport are the main industries, and nearly a third of workers are managers.

The walkability score is 0.0, meaning the area is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.