Codrington

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, though it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 at 21.7%. About 48.5% of residents are married, while 42.6% have never married.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.2% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with overseas ancestry most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish roots.

English is the primary language for 94.0% of the community. While 6.0% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, no one reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.3% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 38.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly household incomes are about the same as the national figure, but personal incomes are much lower, with a typical amount of $532. Interestingly, 28.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 13.3% of residents, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is 3.6%, slightly lower than the state average.

A high number of residents perform 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, far above the national figure. Volunteers make up 17.6% of the community, which is well above the national average.

The First Nations community is older than the national average, with a typical age of 52. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $449, which is a little below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. No one in the community lives alone, and over half of all households consist of couples with children.

Every single home in Codrington is a separate house, and 61.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is very affordable at a typical $250 per week.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most homes have two or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.0% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area. Jobs are primarily found in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as healthcare and social assistance.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.