Lemon Tree Passage - Tanilba Bay

The area is far older than the national figure, with 28.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 6.6 points since 2011. This shift is consistent with a falling number of children under 15, who now make up 15.9% of the population.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, while people born overseas make up 11.1% of the community, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92% of residents. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

About 42.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 22 points since 2011 and is now well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.2% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,111, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.1% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

The area has a high rate of unpaid carers at 13.7% and a notably high proportion of people who served in the Defence Force, at 7.3%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical personal income of $502 and a Year 12 completion rate of 29.6%, which is well below the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common than in most areas at 18.6%, though typical homes are small with only 2.3 people per household.

The community is dominated by separate houses, with 91.2% of homes being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 43.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 37.4% moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very low at 2.3%, far below the national average.

The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level at 45.7%, and the unemployment rate of 6.1% is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills, with an overall advantage score of 897, which is smaller than about 89% of similar areas.

The area experiences much higher rainfall than the state average, with 1,260mm annually, and minimum temperatures that are well above the New South Wales figure.

While almost all homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, many residents live far from essentials, with only 39.6% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.