Old Plains

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 10.6% of the population, a figure well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 72.3% of the community. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of residents have no religion, at 53.2%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.3% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical family weekly income is $2,499, which is a little above the national figure of $2,120. However, typical personal weekly income is $483, which is far below the national average of $805.

Health challenges are more common here, with 31.9% of people having a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Additionally, 6.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, as 28.2% of residents volunteer, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also more common here than in most other areas.

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

Most homes are couples with or without children, and there are no one-parent families. Households are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.

Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $138, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is around 81 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 22.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a strong connection to work, with 64.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.