Menzies

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and far more children under 15 than the state average. People aged 65 and over are much less common here, making up only 7.2% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the state or national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the main language for 77.1% of people, though 9.6% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 59.0%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 30.1%.

Many residents have completed Year 12, which is a little above the state average. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.1%, well below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the usual household earning $2,250 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues compared to the state and nation.

Community involvement is very high, with 37.7% of people volunteering and the same percentage doing significant unpaid housework. This is far above the national figures.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. The very small First Nations population that is recorded has a typical age of 15, which is far younger than the national average.

Homes are typically large, with an average of 3.0 people per household, well above the state average. No one here lives alone, and there are no one-parent families.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 42.9% owning their home outright and no one renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the drive to the city can take up to 198 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 46.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 70.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the state average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.