Sabina River

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 21.5% of residents aged 65 or over. It is also a place for young families, as the proportion of children is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 93.7% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 62% of people identifying as Christian and only 25.3% reporting no religion.

Qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12, and a large number hold certificates in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical weekly household income of $1,375 being well below the national figure. Personal incomes are also much lower than the state average, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 27.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the rest of Australia. Very few people report needing help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 28.6% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 6.5% of residents having served.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the current census for this area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 69.2% of families.

Most homes are large, with 95.2% having three or more bedrooms. While weekly rents are far below the national figure at $150, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above average at $2,529.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to get to work and there are no transport stops. No residents work from home.

About 34.6% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is higher than in similar areas.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, fishing and construction, which together make up over half of all jobs. While unemployment is very low, full-time employment is far below the state average.

There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, giving the area a walkability score of zero.