Horrocks

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 55. Seniors make up 29.8% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 13.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 13.0%, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 94.4% of residents. No one in the community speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 52.8%. About 38.5% of the population report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,525, which is a little below the state and national figures. High earners are rare, with only 9.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, at 5.0%. About 26.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 37.2% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. A high proportion of residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 11, and typical personal incomes are among the lowest at $225.

The area has a high number of people living alone (30.3%) and couples without children (55.6%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 62.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, though typical weekly rent is far below the state figure at $200.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 33.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 38.5% of workers. The proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average at 53.5%.

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