Steelton

Steelton is a small community of 31 people with a notably older population. The typical resident is 48, and 38.7% of people are seniors, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

The area is entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are English at 54.8% and German at 35.5%.

English is the only language spoken here, with 96.8% of people using it at home. This is far below the national figure for people who use another language.

Christianity is the most common faith, reported by 77.4% of residents. Meanwhile, 41.9% of people say they have no religion, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 37.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state average of 22.7%. Two-thirds of adults have completed Year 12.

The area is very wealthy, with typical personal weekly incomes of $1,187, far above the state figure of $734. A quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 16.1% of residents have a mental health condition, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

Community spirit is high, with 62.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also common, with 37.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few residents. The typical person is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56.

Homes here are a little larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Half of all households are couples without children.

Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $100, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars. There are no public transport stops or routes, and it takes about 79 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Almost everyone is active in the workforce, with 95.8% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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.