Thomas Plain

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 13.0% of the population, a figure well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 84.8% born here and no residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 47.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.0% have no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 31.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Most adults have completed Year 12, which is a little above the state average.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,374, well above the national figure of $1,746. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions than the national average. However, 15.2% have a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is very common, with 57.9% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 44.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, a little above the national figure. Most families are couples with children, making up 80.0% of households.

The area is very affordable for renters, with a typical weekly rent of $100, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a 97-minute drive to the city. Because of this, 28.6% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is high, with 73.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, while 57.1% of the workforce are managers.

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