Crystal Brook

The typical resident is 49, making the community far older than the national figure of 38. This is driven by a high proportion of seniors, while children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, which is a little above the Australian average.

The town has very few overseas-born residents at 7.3%, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people claim Australian or English ancestry, and the vast majority were born in Australia.

English is the dominant language, with 92.6% of people using it only. Very few residents use another language at home, which is far below the figures for both the state and the nation.

Nearly 46% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the other primary affiliation, accounting for 45% of the population.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. About 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,011 a week. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the Australian figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas; nearly 40% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the state average, and 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local spirit is very high, as 33.4% of people volunteer—far above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a strong history of service, with a much higher share of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

There are 37 First Nations people in the area. Typical household income for this group is $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,507.

A third of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Family sizes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is mostly detached houses, and 44.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at $189, far below the national average of $375.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.5% of people use public transport to commute. It is a long way from the city, with a typical drive time of 118 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is less common here than elsewhere, at 48.7%. Many of the local workforce are employed in health care and social assistance.

Crime rates for assault, burglary, and vehicle theft are all much lower than in most areas, although the overall crime rate has risen by 40% over the last five years.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Only about half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or public transport.