Lake Plains

The community is older than average, with a typical resident aged 47 and a high proportion of seniors. First Nations people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 14.6% of people were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

English is the main language, and while 6.3% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, and the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Qualifications are higher than in similar areas, with 17.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household incomes are $850, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, 10.3% of people earn over $2,000 a week, a rate a little above the state average.

While 31.3% of people have a long-term health condition, no one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 28.2%, far above the national figure, and a large number of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is small, but the typical person is 31, and their typical weekly income is far above the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and households are slightly larger than the national average with 2.6 people per home.

Rent is very low at $127 a week, but typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the state average at $2,167.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This helps explain why 27.3% of people work from home, a rate far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to most of Australia.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 72.7% of workers, and there is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.