Minnivale

The typical resident is 31, which is among the lowest for its level and noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. While children make up 20% of the area, only 10% are seniors, a figure well below the national average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3% for people using another language. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents do not identify with a religion, at 55%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and the state figure of 42.9%.

The area has a high rate of school completion, with 67.9% finishing Year 12, which is well above the national average of 58.8%. However, the 14.3% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,224, which is well above the national figure of $805. This is consistent with 17.9% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a rate well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 37.5% of residents, which is far above the state average. Despite this, no one in the area requires help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.

Community participation is very high, with 32.1% of people volunteering and 39.3% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above the national average. Half of the residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

One-parent families make up 31% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Most homes are smaller than average, with typically 2.1 people per dwelling.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $115 and a typical monthly loan payment of $1,031, both of which are far below the national figures.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 127 minutes and no public transport stops. Because of this, 25% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 25% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 80% of the people. While 64.3% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is lower than the national average at 55%.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.