Sandy Grove

The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with 25.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91.9% born here. Only 3.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

English is the only language spoken at home by 95.2% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 46.8% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the state figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.7%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33.7% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.0%, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household income is $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a result well below the state average.

Residents are in relatively good health; 22.6% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34.0% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very high, with 37.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

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

Families with children are common, making up 64.8% of households. This helps explain why 20.4% of people live alone, which is well below the state figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 59.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. No one in the area rents their home.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 42.9% have two cars.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 54.1% of people moving house in the last five years, far above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and there is 0.0% unemployment. Common industries include other services and agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.