Myrtle Bank

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 53. While children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, there are no young adults aged 15 to 24.

English and Australian ancestries are most common. About 11.1% of people were born overseas, which is well below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents reporting a different primary language or a lack of English skills.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 72.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 10.7% finished Year 12, a figure far below both the state and nation.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with the typical household earning $849, which is well below the state figure of $1,358.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 38.9% of people, though no one requires help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of unpaid housework (46.4%) and a notable number of former Defence Force members (10.3%), but no volunteers.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.

One-parent families are very common at 34.6%, far above the national figure, while homes tend to be smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling.

Housing costs are much lower than average, with a typical weekly rent of $150 and typical monthly loan payments of $770.

The area is extremely isolated, with no public transport stops or routes and a very long drive time to the city.

The community is very stable, as only 22.2% of people have moved house in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 35.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.