Nokaning

The population is much younger than most similar areas, with a high proportion of children and very few seniors. Interestingly, no one here is in a de facto relationship, and there is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.5% were born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, with smaller groups of Scottish, Italian, and Irish heritage.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

The community is strongly Christian, with 70.8% identifying as such. Only 20.8% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Many residents have completed Year 12, which is slightly above the national figure, though very few hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the national figures, and a high proportion of residents earn more than the usual amount for their area.

A significant 12.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. However, rates of mental health conditions and long-term illness are much lower than usual.

This is an exceptionally active community, where 58.8% of people volunteer and 38.2% provide unpaid care—both figures are far above the national average.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. The community consists almost entirely of couples, with 91.4% having children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,550, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is heavily reliant on cars and home-based work, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. About 32% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 16.3% of people moving in the last five years—far lower than the national average of 40.7%.

Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and 73.5% are working or looking for work. There is currently no unemployment in the community.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.