Scaddan

The community is notably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 36. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of the state, at 24.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common heritages after Australian.

English is the primary language for 87.5% of the population. While a slightly higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, 0% of residents speak little or no English.

Half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.5% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the national figure.

Residents are much more likely to have completed Year 12 than the national average, though far fewer hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often focused on health, agriculture, and engineering.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,337, which is far above the national figure. Typical family incomes are also well above those found in the rest of the state.

The community is exceptionally healthy, with far fewer long-term health conditions than the state or national averages. Notably, 0% of residents require help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 33.8%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong focus on family care, with a very high proportion of people providing unpaid childcare.

The First Nations population is very small. The few Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents are far older than the national average and earn significantly higher personal incomes.

Family life is central here, with 72.9% of households consisting of couples with children. While there are no one-parent families, about 33.3% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 100% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of these homes are owned outright, and renting is far less common than across Australia.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. A higher than average 25.9% of the workforce operates from home.

The population is stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 88.9% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The area has a very strong work rate and no unemployment.

Scaddan is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.