Lange

The community is notably older, with a typical age of 52 and a high proportion of seniors. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 19.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, although still well below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.6% of residents. While 9.1% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—it remains far below the national average.

About 53.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.3% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 47.4% of people having completed Year 12. A typical adult is less likely to hold a bachelor degree compared to the wider population.

Incomes are lower than in most similar areas and well below the state average. The typical weekly household income is $1,295, and the typical personal income is $638.

Consistent with its older population, health needs are high. Long-term health conditions affect 35.8% of residents, and 8.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 20% of residents volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone (28.2%) and couples without children. Homes are smaller than average, with typically 2.3 people per household.

Most residents live in separate houses, with 92.6% of homes being detached. Many people own their homes outright (34.4%), which is well above the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and very few people work from home.

Lange has seen significant movement, with 51.5% of people having moved in the last five years, far above the national average. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (45.3%) compared to the state average, likely due to the high number of retirees. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, very few are near parks or schools.