Shea-Oak Log

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, 18.4% of the population are children under 15, which is slightly above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas compared to both the state and the nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is spoken by 97.2% of the community. The number of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 57.4% of residents identifying as such. About 37.6% of the population report having no religion.

The area has a much lower rate of bachelor degrees than most similar areas, with only 9.0% of adults holding one. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

While typical personal incomes are a little above the state figure, 27.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

A higher number of people have long-term health conditions compared to the national figure. About 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.6% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. This is alongside a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families make up 20.3% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 52.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon at just 9.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to get to work. No homes in the community are without a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 25.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, though health care and construction are also common.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.