Rhynie

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 39.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.8%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common. While 18.8% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language, with 96.4% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

More than half of the population (52.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.7% completing Year 12.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $470 and a typical household income of $912.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 50.7% of residents—far above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes high rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

Rhynie has a very high rate of volunteering at 26.0%. This community spirit is also seen in the 10.9% who served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 35, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 36.8% of people living alone. This is far above the national average and consistent with the high number of seniors.

Most people live in separate houses, and 44.1% own their home outright. Typical weekly rents of $200 are far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work (47.2%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%, with many employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Rhynie is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.