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Evans Head
22 km²
A notably older population defines Evans Head, where the typical resident is 52 years old. This coastal community is far older than the national average, with nearly a third of residents aged 65 or over. The area is largely residential with 2,907 people, and it is marked by a high proportion of people living alone. This aging trend is reflected in the local health profile, where many residents manage long-term health conditions.
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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 and 30.3% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.5%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (83.4%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (6.8%) compared to the state average of 29.3%. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 88.6% of the population. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half of the population (51.2%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.2%, a figure that is a little below the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 36.9% of residents completing Year 12. Around 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes in Evans Head are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,086, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829.
Health challenges are common here, with 37.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, and 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
While only 18.3% of people volunteer, 15.3% provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.2%) compared to the state average.
First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This group is notably younger, with a typical age of 22, and 10.4% speak a First Nations language.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per household. A high number of people live alone (35.0%), which is far above the state average of 25.0%.
Rental properties are common, with 37.4% of households renting, well above the national figure. However, 41.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national rate of 31.0%.
Cars are the primary way to get to work, as 59.9% of people drive. While the area has many public transport stops, 0.0% of people use them to commute.
About 36.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.6% of the population.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (46.5%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
The area is somewhat walkable, and 95.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.