Abercrombie River

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 58. There are no children or young adults living here, and 33.3% of residents are seniors.

About 19% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A high proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 36.4% of residents completing Year 12 and no one holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Personal and household incomes are much lower than the national average. Typical weekly personal income is $550, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 47.6% of the population, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 36.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Conversely, there are no volunteers or people providing unpaid care in the area.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the national and state figures.

Homes are small, with a typical size of 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

Housing costs are much lower than the state average, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $758 and weekly rent of $300.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, leaving it far below the state average for transit access.

The population is relatively stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 45.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. This is due to a total lack of nearby amenities and a steep average terrain slope of 14.6%.