Varley

The typical resident is far older than the state and national figure of 38. While children under 15 are well below the national average at 13.6%, there is a much higher rate of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

People born overseas make up 22.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas but still well below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

About 9.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas but far below the national average of 22.3%.

Half of the population report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well educated at the school level, with 68.6% completing Year 12, which is far above the state average. However, the 16.7% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Typical family weekly income is $2,749, which is a little above the state average and much higher than most similar areas. This is reflected in the fact that 21.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest for its level.

Residents here enjoy better health than most, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and 22.7% living with a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 21.4% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more frequent here than in most areas, while no one is providing unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.9 people per home, well below the national average. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Housing costs are exceptionally low, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $271 and weekly rents of $151, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 26.7% of the workforce works from home, far above the state average. Public transport use is almost non-existent, despite the presence of one bus stop.

The population is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 83.3% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. This is a specialized workforce, with 80% of jobs in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Varley is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.