Araluen

The population is far older than the national figure, with 26.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.4%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (89.0%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 4.8%. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

About 45.5% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Another 45.5% identify as Christian.

Qualifications are varied, with 20.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 46.3% of residents who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national averages.

Typical household income is $1,042 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Despite this, 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 9.6% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 32.1% of residents, and mental health conditions are well above the national average at 12.0%.

Community spirit is strong, with 31.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework (30.0%) and a notable number of former Defence Force members at 7.1%.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $574, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. A high 32.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.7%), and a huge 54.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at 6.5%, and typical weekly rent is far below the national average at $225.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport and there are no public transport stops. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

About 35.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though only 55.6% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include construction and agriculture.

Araluen is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.