Lameroo

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. A quarter of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 13.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 81.8% of the community. While 8.2% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.1% of the population, which is well below the state figure of 45.8%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,364, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 10.5%.

Community spirit is very high, with 34.9% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 22 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $474 is a little below the national figure of $540.

Homes are generally smaller in occupancy, with 2.3 people per home. About 30.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 97% of dwellings fitting this type. A high 44.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.6% having two.

While 29.6% of people moved in the last five years, the area has seen a high influx of recent arrivals from overseas, at 34.5%.

Employment is very strong, with 67.8% of people working full-time, which is well above the national figure of 58.9%. This is driven by the agricultural sector, where 48.1% of the workforce is employed.

The area is very safe, with a recorded offence rate of 1,634 per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.7. This is reflected in the fact that only 43.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.