Loveday

The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas, at 20%. About 19.7% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.2%, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. Only 4.7% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

A majority of residents, 56.9%, report having no religion. This is far above the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 40.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,379 a week. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes higher than average rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

There is a very high level of unpaid care in the community, with 34.2% of people caring for children and 16.6% providing other unpaid care, both of which are well above national figures.

The First Nations community consists of 12 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national typical age, with a median age of 17.

Family life is common here, with 56.1% of homes consisting of couples with children. Typical household size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Every single home in Loveday is a separate detached house. Renting is very uncommon at 8.8%, while 38.4% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with zero people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 38.4% of households owning two cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is higher here than in most areas at 61.6%. The most common industries for local workers are manufacturing and agriculture.

The overall recorded offence rate is much lower than most similar areas, though the crime rate has seen a high increase over the last five years.

The area has a walkability score of 0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.