Bounded Locality

The area is far older than the national figure, with 26.6% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 6.7 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.2% of the population, which is well above the national 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.3%), and the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national average. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. Only 6.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of people here report having no religion, at 48.6%. This is well above the national figure and has risen 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people completed Year 12 by 2021 compared to 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,144, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest for similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.5% of residents. This includes a higher rate of arthritis and mental health conditions, and 7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.1% of people participating, which is far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of unpaid carers and former Defence Force members compared to other areas.

Many people live alone (32.4%), which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.2 people, one of the lowest rates for similar areas.

Separate houses are very common at 94.6%, and 42.3% of homes are owned outright. Both typical weekly rents ($200) and monthly mortgage payments ($1,100) are far below the national averages.

Most people rely on cars, with 65.7% driving to work and only 0.9% using public transport. Working from home is also far less common here than across Australia.

The community is relatively stable, as 30.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, at 51.9%. Common industries include health care, agriculture, and construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 77.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. About 60% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.