Barrington

The area is much older than most similar places, with 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots primarily cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 10.5% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 1.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 55.0%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above the state average.

Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, with only 30.6% of residents finishing secondary school. About 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Income levels are mixed, with 27.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average. However, the typical family income of $1,642 is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.7% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 12.0% of the population.

Participation in unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas at 16.1%. About 16.6% of the community are volunteers, which is a little above the national figure.

There are seven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 44, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Families are the norm here, with 88.1% of homes consisting of couples. Very few people live alone, at just 7.5%, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 87.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 55.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 16.0% of workers operate from home.

The population is very stable, with only 24.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 64.8%. The workforce is spread across agriculture, health, and manufacturing, with 20.8% of residents working as managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.