Drome

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 28.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Interestingly, while there are many children, there are no residents in de facto relationships reported.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.7% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. Those with overseas roots primarily list English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or struggle with English, putting Drome far below the state and national figures.

More than half of the residents identify as Christian, while 32.7% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 20.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, with families earning $1,625 a week. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below most other areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 19.2% of residents, which is far above the national average. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities, a rate well below the state average.

Unpaid work is common here; 37.5% of people care for children and 30% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework, both figures being well above the national average. Volunteering is also higher than usual at 20%.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per dwelling, which is a little above the national figure. One-parent families make up 16.3% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Home loan payments are among the highest at this level, with a typical monthly payment of $3,250, far above the state average. Typical weekly rent of $300 is well below the national figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

Drome has seen a huge amount of movement recently, with 64.6% of people moving there in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

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