Urania

The community is far older than the state average, yet it has a very high proportion of children under 15 at 31.8%. Most residents are married, and there is a very small Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.8% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, placing it far below state and national levels.

About 52.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.6% report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Australian average.

Qualifications are weighted toward the land, with 30% in agriculture and environment. About 51.4% of residents finished Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national figure.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $1,021. Typical household weekly incomes of $1,792 are also slightly above the national figure.

The community is quite healthy, with no residents needing help with daily activities or reporting mental health conditions. About 29.5% of people have a long-term health condition, similar to the national rate.

Participation is very high, with 40.5% of people volunteering and 24.3% providing unpaid care, both of which are among the highest levels for similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Family life is central here, with 71.4% of households consisting of couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Home loan payments are exceptionally high, with a typical monthly payment of $6,500, which is far above the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 115-minute drive to the city. However, 35% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 7.5% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 60% of the workforce. About 51.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.