Donnybrook

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 25.7% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

Most people were born in Australia (75.7%), though 17.9% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.7%.

English is used in 88.4% of homes. While 5.9% of residents use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Almost half of the community (49.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,279 a week and the typical person earning $627.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 33.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and 6.9% need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20% volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is younger than average, with a typical age of 22. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 24.5%, far above the national figure of 12.3%.

About 48.9% of households are couples with children, while 27.1% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.5%), and 87.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 39.7%.

Car dependence is high, as only 0.9% of people commute by public transport. The drive time to the city is very long, averaging 118 minutes.

The area has seen recent growth, with 37.7% of people moving in during the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.6% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.6%) compared to the state average of 63.9%. Common industries include health care, mining, and retail.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. Only 47.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.