Lort River

The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, while children and seniors are much less common than in most other areas.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for nearly everyone, though the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.

A large majority of residents report no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages.

While far fewer residents hold a bachelor degree compared to the rest of the country, a much higher share have completed Year 12. Many of the local qualifications are in engineering, management, or agriculture.

Personal incomes are very high here, with 38.3% of people earning over $2,000 a week, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is well above the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions being far less common than in most areas. No one in the community reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with a rate far above the national average. However, very few people do significant amounts of unpaid housework or provide unpaid care.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is far below the national and state figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are much lower than in other parts of the country, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments falling far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, as 31.7% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national averages.

Employment is very high, with 91.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. The vast majority of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within walking distance, making the area completely car-dependent.