Harrismith

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, there are no people in de facto relationships recorded here.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national and state proportions of people using other languages.

Religious affiliation is split, with 44.2% of people identifying as Christian and 40.4% reporting no religion.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 37.2% completing Year 12, both far below the national figures.

Typical weekly family income is $1,312, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is in good health, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Long-term health conditions affect 25% of residents, which is a little below the national average.

Volunteering is very common at 31%, far above the national figure. Additionally, 40.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the state and national averages.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. The community consists almost entirely of couples, with 66.7% having children.

Home loans are very affordable here, with a typical monthly payment of $150, which is among the lowest at this level and far below the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport available. This helps explain why 46.7% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, as no one has moved into the area in the last five years.

Work is plentiful, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 71.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.5, far below the state average. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.