Corney Town

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national average. While older adults make up a third of the population, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is much lower than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 15.2% of the community, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state average. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About 42.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.5%.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of just $762. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40.9% of people. Mental health conditions are reported at 16.7%, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

Unpaid housework is a significant part of life here, with 30.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. This is well above the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is very small, with a typical personal income of $225, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 1.9 people per household. A high number of people live alone, and one-parent families are far more common than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, though they are typically smaller than average with fewer than three bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $270, which is well below the state average.

The community is car-dependent, as 52.2% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops. About 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national trends.

The unemployment rate is 14.3%, which is among the highest for similar areas. Only 52.8% of adults are working or looking for work, far lower than the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.6. While residents can easily walk to a park, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.