Oldbury

The area is far older than most, with 24.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 10.8% of the population, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 24.0% of residents were born overseas. This is much higher than in most similar areas, although still well below the state and national averages.

English is the main language for 83.8% of the community. While 8.1% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 43.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.3%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal income is $876 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Household incomes are also slightly higher than the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of people. This includes a mental health rate of 10.1%, which is a little above the national figure.

A higher number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most areas. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than the national average.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 3 people. Their typical personal income is $900, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Families with children make up 53.0% of households, while 40.0% are couples without children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.1% of all dwellings. While 38.1% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly payment of $2,400, which is well above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. This is consistent with the fact that every single home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the largest industry at 19.5%, followed by construction. Around 65.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.