North East

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the Australian average. Seniors over 65 now make up 25.5% of the population, a figure that rose 7.5 points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 49% of the population. This figure has risen sharply by 23 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most similar areas, with only 35% of people completing Year 12. Only 13% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Incomes in this area are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,100. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are common here, affecting 36% of people. This is well above the national average, and 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, at 18.8%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, while a higher than usual proportion served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 4.2% of the population. Typical personal income for this group is $500 a week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Homes here are often smaller, with only 2.3 people per household. There is a high number of people living alone, accounting for 30.4% of all homes.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 44.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $230.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with only 0.5% of people commuting by public transport. Very few homes have no motor vehicle.

Residents are less likely to move than people in other areas, and only 6.6% are recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the national figure.

Adults working or looking for work make up 52.6% of the population, which is well below the national average. Major industries include health care, agriculture, and construction.

The population grew by 2.9% since 2021, which is a little above the state average.

The region receives high annual rainfall of 1,112mm, well above the state average. Temperatures are also higher than the state figures for both minimums and maximums.

This is a mostly car-dependent area with a low walkability score of 2.9. Many homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools.