Repton

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This aging trend is clear, as the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose 9.4 points since 2011 to reach 20.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.9% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 55.2% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. This is a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose 42 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the highest for similar areas, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 rose 20 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,480, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. This is a decline from 2011, when the typical household income was $1,689.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 31.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and mental health are the most common long-term conditions.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of participation extends to unpaid care and housework, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Families with children are common, making up 52.8% of households. In contrast, people living alone are much fewer than in most areas, accounting for 21.2% of homes.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.1% of dwellings. Many residents own their homes outright—45.8%—which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is almost entirely car-dependent, with no households without a motor vehicle. No one reported commuting by public transport, and 16.8% of the workforce works from home.

Movement into the area has slowed, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years falling 5.7 points since 2011. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 48%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. Most homes are far from basic amenities, with no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.