Ardlethan

The community is far older than most, with 30.7% of people aged 65 and over compared to 17.2% nationally. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 82.4% born here and only 6.8% born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90% of the population. Only 2.5% of residents use another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is more religious than most of Australia, with 63.3% identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 28.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 29.4% completing Year 12 and 8.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below national figures.

Incomes in Ardlethan are among the lowest at this level. The typical weekly household income is $786, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here, as 39.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.2% need help with daily activities, both well above the national average of 5.8%.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also high at 18.5%.

First Nations people in Ardlethan are typically younger, with a median age of 22. A significant 22.9% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national average.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 40.2% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Weekly rent is also much lower than usual at $150.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and 52.9% drive to work. However, 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 36.9% of the workforce. Unemployment is high at 11.5%, well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 70.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far above the state average.