Jelcobine

The area is much older than most, with 29.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the state figure of 16.1%. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population, a figure well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas (5.2%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 90.9% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 54.5% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national 26.3%. About 40.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $888, which is a little above the national figure of $805. Typical household income is $1,687, which is about the same as the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.4% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid housework at 34.7%.

First Nations residents in Jelcobine are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 42. Their typical personal income of $2,499 is among the highest for this level.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone (8.0%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, with 62% owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle. However, 32% of workers work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 17.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 64% of workers. Full-time employment is very high at 76%, which is far above the national average of 58.9%.

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