Merseylea

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with seniors making up over 42% of the community. Children under 15 are few, at 12.7%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national average. English, Australian, and Dutch are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, with no one reporting another language. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

Over half of the community, 50.7%, report having no religion. This is about the same as the state figure and far above the national average.

While a higher number of people have bachelor degrees compared to similar areas, the 40.7% who finished Year 12 is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is about the same as the state figure. However, there are no households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.4%) and no one requiring help with daily activities.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 29.6%, far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Single-person households are common at 34.6%, well above the national average. Family sizes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is exclusively made up of detached houses, with 50% owned outright—far above the national figure. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $108.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available, and the drive to the city can take over two and a half hours.

The population is very stable, as only 25% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 69.6% of the workforce. While full-time employment is very high at 91.3%, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.