Ramco

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 34.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people at 5.2% compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the primary language, with 92.6% of people using it at home. Only 3.0% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.8% of people report having no religion, a figure slightly lower than the national average.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion at 39.3%, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Around 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,446, which is about the same as the state average. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is much lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 36.7% of people participating, which is far above both the state and national figures. Conversely, the rate of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, and the small number of First Nations residents are far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.1 people. About 27% of residents live alone, and 44.5% of families are couples without children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 100% of homes being detached. A far higher proportion of residents own their home outright (54.0%) compared to the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is very car-dependent, with 79.1% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute. No home in the area is without a motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 31.3% of the workforce. While full-time employment is higher than the national figure, the unemployment rate is among the highest at 12.2%.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.9. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, and no homes have a full 15-minute-city walkshed.