Ravensthorpe

The typical resident is 40, making this area a little older than the state and national figures. While the population grew by 18% since 2011, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people fell sharply from 77.8% to 4.3% over that decade.

People born overseas make up 15.7% of the community, a figure that rose 12 points since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with English at 41.7% and Australian at 41.1%.

English is the main language for 85.1% of residents. While the use of other languages at home fell 47 points since 2011, this figure remains much higher than in most similar areas.

No religion is the most common response at 57.1%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people reporting no religion rose 49 points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher make up 10.9% of the population, which is far below the national average. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 20 points since 2011 to 39.7%.

Typical personal income is $1,080 a week, well above the national figure. This reflects a broader trend of rising wealth, with the typical household income increasing by $1,098 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.1% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.9% of the population, a lower proportion than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.3% of people pitching in, a figure far above the national average. This high level of participation is seen alongside a higher than usual 27.4% of people caring for children unpaid.

About half of all families are couples with children, and one-parent families make up 19.2%, which is well above the state average. Typical household size has decreased since 2011, now sitting at 2.3 people per home.

Renters make up 41.3% of households, far above the national figure, though this is a big drop from 90% in 2011. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $208, much lower than the national figure.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 56.3% of people, and very few work from home. Only 1.7% of the community uses public transport to commute.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.3%, far above the national average. The local workforce is concentrated in mining, public administration, and machinery operation.

This is a very walkable area, with 95.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Most residents can easily reach groceries, health services, and parks on foot.