Aroona - Currimundi

The area is notably older than the national average, with 22.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 3.7 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 17.8% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 16.9% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

There has been a significant shift toward secularism, as the proportion of people reporting no religion rose 25 points since 2011 to 47.6%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications have improved over time, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher rising 7.9 points since 2011 to 19.1%. Year 12 completion also rose 11 points in the same period.

Typical weekly household income is $1,591, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 13 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also more common than the state average.

Caregiving is a frequent part of life, with 13.0% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area are younger and have a lower unemployment rate (8.2%) than the state and national figures. They also show higher rates of Year 12 completion compared to the rest of the country.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. About 54.7% of families are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 38.2% are owned outright, well above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than across the state, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national average.

Most people rely on cars for work, and only 0.8% commute by public transport. While 11.7% of people work from home, this is well below the national figure of 21.0%.

The community is relatively stable, with 36.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 52.3%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking larger than about 50% of similar areas. It has 750 businesses and a population growth rate that is well below the state average.

The area experiences very high annual rainfall compared to the state average. It also has minimum temperatures that are slightly above the state figure.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.8% near public transport. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.