Melrose

The community is far older than the Australian average, with 27.8% of people aged 65 and over. However, it also has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas, at 19%.

People born overseas make up only 5.8% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of residents. Only 1.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.8% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.6% of the area, which is far below the national average of 26.3%. Certificate III and IV qualifications are the most common highest level of education.

Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. About 14.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.8% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.

Volunteer rates are among the highest for this level at 41.3%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also well above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 55.5% of households. About 26.4% of people live alone, which is higher than most similar areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Detached houses are the norm here, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $180.

Every home in the area has at least one motor vehicle, and 21% of people work from home, which is far above the state average. No one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 29.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

Recorded offences per 100,000 people are among the lowest at this level. The crime rate has fallen by 60% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.