Lake Leake

The community is much older than the state or national figure, and children under 15 make up only 5.1% of the population. About 20.3% of residents are seniors, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are well below the state average at 0.0%.

The area is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 72.9% born here and no one born overseas. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

A high proportion of residents have no religion at 45.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are mixed; 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, but only 31.4% finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,025, far below the national figure of $1,746, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 39% of people living with a long-term condition and 8.5% needing help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than most areas.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest in the region. However, the area has a high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 7.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Living alone is very common, with 39.1% of people in single-person homes. This helps explain why the typical household size is just 1.7 people, well below the national average.

Every home is a separate house, and a huge 78.3% are owned outright. Renting is non-existent here, and most homes are small, with only 34.8% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential as there is no public transport. Every home has at least one vehicle, and the drive to the city takes about 101 minutes.

The community has seen some movement recently, with 41.7% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Those who are employed often work in accommodation, food, or retail, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.