Forrest Beach

The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 in the area, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national average.

Most of the community was born in Australia, with only 8.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 67.6% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.2% report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 falling far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,125. However, 12.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is about the same as the national average.

While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 41.2% of residents.

This is a highly active community where 36.4% of people volunteer and 27.3% provide unpaid care, both of which are far above the national average.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, and 66.7% of families consist of couples with children.

The cost of living is high, with a typical weekly rent of $883 and monthly home-loan payments of $2,300, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport available and a very long drive time to the city. However, 35% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 50% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Full-time employment is high at 65%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Half of the workforce are managers, while many others work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.