Bodalla

The community is much older than most areas, with 29.3% of people aged 65 and over. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%, and the proportion of children is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 79% of the population born here. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, and only 1.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 40.3% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.5%.

Schooling levels are lower than most areas, with only 40.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%. A typical resident is less likely to have a bachelor's degree compared to the rest of the state.

Incomes in Bodalla are much lower than most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,181, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are higher than usual, with 31.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average of 27.7%, and arthritis is the most common reported condition.

Many residents spend a lot of time on home duties, as 30.4% do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community at 8% of the population. However, this group faces higher hardship, with an unemployment rate of 21.7%, far above the state average.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling. Couples without children make up the largest group at 43%, consistent with the area's older population.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Almost every home is a separate detached house, and rental prices are well below the state average.

The area is highly dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 2.6% of households have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 30.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The local workforce is spread across health care, agriculture, and construction, with 54.7% of people employed full-time.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.0. Many residents live far from essential services, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or health services.