Dareton

A large proportion of the 456 residents are First Nations people, at 26.5%, which is far above the national figure. The community is notably older than most, with a typical age of 49 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.8% born overseas—far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, and the 1.5% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 34.6% report no religion, which is a little above the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 21.8% completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region; the typical household earns $823 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here, as 32.5% of people have a long-term condition—well above the national average—and 7.2% need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with only 9.4% of residents volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face severe hardship with a 50% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $417, both far below state and national levels.

Living arrangements are varied, with 40% of people living alone and a high number of one-parent families at 30.9%, both far above the national average.

Most people live in separate houses, and while 40.6% rent, the typical weekly rent of $178 is far below the national figure. About 38.1% of homes are owned outright.

Vehicle ownership is low, with 20.4% of homes having no motor vehicle—far above the national average—though 21.6% of workers still walk to their jobs.

The population is very stable, as only 22.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While 66% of the workforce is employed full-time, the overall unemployment rate of 14.4% is well above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools, far exceeding the state average.