Federal Electorate · Area profile
Grey
911,570 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Grey are among the lowest in the region, sitting at $1,193. This is a sprawling area where the population has grown 18% since 2011 to reach 171,485 people. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors and a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. Residents generally live in large, detached houses and rely heavily on cars to get around.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.8% of the population, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 7.4%, a figure well above the national average.
Most people here were born in Australia, and only 10.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the primary language, with only 5.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%, and very few people speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.4%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 19 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 36.8% of people completing Year 12. Only 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Income levels are low across the board, with the typical family earning $1,542 a week, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here, as 33.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 21.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. A higher than usual 12.9% of people also provide unpaid care.
Many residents live alone, accounting for 32.3% of households, which is well above the national figure. Family sizes are smaller than usual, with only 2.3 people per home.
Detached houses are the norm for 86% of homes, and 38.3% are owned outright, well above the national figure. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly payment of $200.
Public transport use is very low, with only 1% of people using it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, and only 8.1% of people work from home, far below the national average.
The population is quite stable, as only 30.8% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much fewer than in most other areas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country, at 54.1%. The most common industries for workers are health care, agriculture, and retail.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools compared to the state average.