Osmington

The population is far older than the state and national average, with seniors making up nearly a quarter of the community. There is also a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to other similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 23.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas but well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 88.3% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

The community is among the most non-religious at its level, with 61.3% of people reporting no religion—a figure far above both the state and national averages.

A fair number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 56.2% finished Year 12. These figures are higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,339. This is far below the national figure of $2,120.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and a much lower need for daily help than most other areas, which is consistent with the lower-than-average rate of reported chronic illness.

This is a highly active community where 25.8% of people volunteer. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also far above the national figures.

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

About 30.3% of people live alone, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household.

Separate houses make up 97% of all homes, and 42.4% are owned outright—far above the national figure. However, homes here are much smaller, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than usual.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that 32.5% of people work from home, a rate far above the national average.

About 29.1% of the population moved in the last five years, while 7.7% are recent arrivals from overseas.

There is no unemployment in the community, and many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. About 59.1% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Almost no homes have a walkable city environment.