Sherlock

The community is far older than the state or national average, yet it has a surprisingly high proportion of children under 15 at 22.9%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 98.6% of residents born in Australia. No one in the area was born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 44.3% report having no religion, which is well above the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 27.8% completing Year 12. Many of the qualifications held are in agriculture and the environment.

While typical weekly incomes are well below the national average, 25.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state figure.

Health is generally good for the area, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state and national figures.

Community spirit is high, with 34.9% of residents volunteering and 20.6% providing unpaid care. There is also a strong military connection, as 7.0% of people have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Living arrangements vary, as 35.5% of people live alone, though 61.0% of households are couples with children. No one-parent families live here.

Housing is very stable, with 100% of homes being separate houses and 61.3% owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of just $100.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 41.9% owning four or more. However, 27.9% of workers work from home, a figure far above the national average.

Residents rarely move, with only 7.2% of people arriving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 62.8% of the workforce. There is no unemployment in the community.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8 and no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.