Darawank

Darawank is an older community where 28.6% of people are seniors, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. It also has a much higher First Nations population at 9.1%, while the proportion of children is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (9.3%) than the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the main language here, and the 3.1% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%. There are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 33.3%, which is about the same as the state average and well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas; only 27.8% of residents finished Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Those with a bachelor degree or higher are also far below the state average.

Incomes are generally lower than in most other areas, with a typical household earning $1,285 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 31.3% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, and there is a much higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.7%) than the state average. However, volunteering is much lower than the national figure.

The First Nations community is relatively small in number but has a higher typical household income ($2,125) than the state and national figures. This group is also noticeably younger than the general population.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most residents live as couples, and there are far fewer one-parent families than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. While separate houses are common, those with a mortgage face monthly payments that are well above the national typical figure.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 62.1% of workers drive to work. While there are several bus routes and stops, they are often a long walk away, with the nearest stop taking 65 minutes to reach.

The community is stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (50.4%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Most people who are employed work in health care, construction, or retail.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.