McBean Pound

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 67 and no children or young adults present. People aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are German at 31.8%, followed by Australian, Italian, and English.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below the state and national averages.

About 40.9% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.4%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 27.3% completing Year 12. Most residents reached Year 10 as their highest level of school.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,124. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national figure at 36.4%, with arthritis being the most common. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is a common activity here, with 31.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the state average. No residents are currently volunteering.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are small, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the state average at just $80. Conversely, the typical weekly rent of $380 is well above the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is 107 minutes.

The population is completely static, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.

Only 13.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.