Churchill - Yamanto

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up 22% of the population. First Nations people make up 6.6% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language, with only 5.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 45% of the community, which is well above the national figure and has risen sharply since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen since 2011 to 49.9%, though this remains well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,678, which is about the same as the state average. However, high earners are rare, with only 6.6% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.9% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, as 32.2% of people care for children unpaid. The area also has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 9.2%.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 19. While 51.4% have completed Year 12—well above the national figure—the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 17.4%.

Homes are larger than average, typically holding 2.7 people. There is a high proportion of one-parent families at 19.6%, which is well above the national figure.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.1% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 92.1% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure.

Cars are essential for most, with 67.5% of people driving to work and only 1% using public transport. Very few homes are without a vehicle.

About 39.6% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and 60.7% are employed full-time. Common industries include health care, social assistance, and public administration.

The area faces some disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 30% for overall advantage and scoring very low for education and job skills.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 28.2 degrees and receives about 900mm of rain annually.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with 98% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 91.7% within 10 minutes of public transport.