Sedan

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the state average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language used at home by 86.8% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is well below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country, with the typical household earning $1,052 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33% of people having a long-term health condition and 14.6% living with a mental health condition.

Community spirit is evident in the 19.9% of people who volunteer. This is also a place with a strong military connection, as 5.7% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 4 years, and they earn much higher personal incomes than similar groups elsewhere.

Families with children make up 62.7% of households, though 30.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92% of dwellings. Typical weekly rent is $200 and monthly mortgage payments are $1,000, both of which are well below the national figures.

The area is very car-dependent, with a 84-minute drive to the city and no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 24.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 52.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Common industries include agriculture and public administration.

Crime is very low here, with 943 recorded offences per 100,000 people, among the lowest at this level.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.