Ramsay

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23% of the population, and those in de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 73% identify with Australian ancestry. This is far below the national figure for people born overseas, which is 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home in this community, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

A high 58.1% of residents have no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Many adults hold a certificate III or IV, and 21.9% have a bachelor degree or higher. About 35% of qualifications are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly personal income is about the same as the state average at $725.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition, affecting 14.9% of residents.

This is a highly active community where 37.5% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and care for children are also much more common than in other areas.

First Nations residents are a little more common here than in the state average. The typical personal income for this group is $262, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and 50% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, with 57.1% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is much less common here, and typical weekly rent is well below the national average at $220.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by it. However, 34% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%.

About 28.8% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 85.9% of adults working or looking for work. Half of the employed population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Ramsay is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.