Frankland River

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, a higher than usual 13.5% of residents are in de facto relationships.

Nearly 20% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 47.6% and 44.5% respectively.

English is the main language for 85.6% of the community. About 6.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national average of 22.3%.

The community is split almost evenly between those with no religion (44.2%) and those who identify as Christian (44.8%). The share of people with no religion is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the qualifications are focused on agriculture and the environment, accounting for 20.2% of degrees.

Personal incomes are high, with a typical weekly pay of $1,020, well above the national figure of $805. This is consistent with a high proportion of the workforce in management roles and a strong full-time employment rate.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 2.5% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also less common than in most other areas.

Volunteerism is a standout feature here, with 30% of the population volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, only 7.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is much lower than most areas.

There are no recorded Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people in this area, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

A high number of people live alone (34.7%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home size is smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.4%) and high levels of home ownership, with 43.1% owning their home outright. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $155, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport routes or stops available. This is reflected in the fact that 21% of people work from home and most others drive to work.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.3% of people having moved house in the last five years. About 10% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 54.6% of the workforce. Employment is very strong, with a 1.4% unemployment rate and 70% of adults working or looking for work.

Frankland River is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0, far below the state average of 5.4. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.