Lowden

The community is far older than most areas, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 10.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 17% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of the community has no religion at 54.5%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 50% of residents completing Year 12 and 18.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 17.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 10.9% reporting a mental health condition.

Local residents are very active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 23% that is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common than in most areas.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area. Typical households are small, with 2.3 people per home.

Every home in Lowden is a separate house, and 84.4% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 43.8%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops and a long 130-minute drive to the city. This is reflected in the fact that 28.3% of people work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a major industry for the 62.2% of adults working or looking for work. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

Lowden is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.