Deanmill

The area is much younger than most, as children under 15 make up 23.9% of the population. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are rare here at 8.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.0% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 44.0%, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 40.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,511, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are rare, with only 3.6% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (22.3%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (2.1%).

Community spirit is very high, with 25.9% of people volunteering, far above the national average. A higher than usual 4.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are five First Nations people in the area. While their household income is well below the national figure, their typical personal income of $824 is well above the national average.

Families with children are common, making up 58.1% of households. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as the figure for the rest of the country.

Every home in Deanmill is a separate house, and 81.6% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are far below the national figure, 28.1% of households rent, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 32.7% owning two and 35.5% owning three or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.9% moving in the last five years, far below the national rate. However, recent overseas arrivals make up 13.0% of the community.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main employers for 28.2% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no schools, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for almost all residents.