Fairbridge

The area is far older than most, with 30.9% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 53. Children under 15 make up only 9.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (60%), though 16.4% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

While 12.7% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national figure of 22.3%. Every resident speaks some English.

Christianity is the main faith for 65.5% of the population. Only 14.5% report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no one holding a bachelor degree and only 23.4% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

This is a wealthy community where typical household incomes of $3,625 per week are far above the state figure. About 18.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.7% of people. However, no one requires help with daily activities, and long-term health conditions are much less common than elsewhere.

Volunteering is very high at 27.3%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong military connection, with 7.1% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 64, far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. Most are couples with children (75.7%), and there are no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average at $3,359. Conversely, typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $250.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as it takes an hour to walk to the nearest public transport stop. About 17.9% of workers work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults (70.5%) are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate is very high at 12.9%. Many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.