Arding

Arding is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 53 and a high proportion of seniors at 29.1%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The community has very few overseas-born residents at 6.0%, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents identify as Australian or English.

English is the primary language here, with 96.2% of people using it at home. Only 2.7% of residents use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; 60.4% of people identify as Christian, while 28.6% report having no religion, which is far below the national average.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the national figure, though the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is well below the state average.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,328. While some individuals earn high wages, only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state, with 30.2% of residents affected. However, those needing help with daily activities are much lower than most areas at 1.6%.

There is a strong culture of volunteering, with 28.9% of residents helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most other areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 16. Household income for this group is $1,125, which is well below the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical size of 2.3 people. About 41.4% of households are couples without children, and 22.5% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 64.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is completely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

Arding is a very stable community, with only 24.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 29.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below both state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Residents have no access to parks, schools, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.