Neales Flat

The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While the area has fewer children and seniors than most, a large number of people are in their middle years.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.3% were born overseas. German is the most common ancestry at 44.9%, followed by Australian and English heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 67.9%. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the rest of Australia.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 33.3% completing Year 12. Many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,395 a week. No one in the community earns $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, particularly mental health issues, which affect 19.2% of residents.

Volunteerism is very high at 42.9%, far above the national average. Residents are also much more likely to provide unpaid childcare or perform significant amounts of housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with children make up 68.6% of households, and very few people live alone. This helps explain why the area has a typical household size of 2.5 people.

Every home here is a separate house, and 96.9% have three or more bedrooms. Outright ownership is far more common than in the rest of the state.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available and a 84-minute drive to the city. However, 40.4% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving house in the last five years, far lower than the national trend.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 42.6% of workers. While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, the unemployment rate is a little higher than the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.