Inman Valley

The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 54 and 28.5% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.2% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 57.3%, followed by Australian at 39.9%.

English is the primary language here, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion at 56.5%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 50.3% of residents having completed Year 12 and 19.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally much lower than the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income being $577. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, compared to 22.6% across Australia.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 35.5%, with arthritis being the most common. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is about the same as the national figure.

Community involvement is very high, with 30% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a higher rate of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small, with 10 people, but they have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Family homes are common, with 39.9% of households consisting of couples with children. Interestingly, far fewer people live alone here compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 40.8% are owned outright. Monthly mortgage payments are much lower than the national figure, typically $1,088.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very common at 27.9%.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than the national figure at 47.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or in managerial roles.

The overall recorded offence rate is lower than most areas, though motor vehicle theft is higher than in similar places.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.