Faulkland

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 29.2% of people aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 9.4% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.8% of people. While more people use another language at home than in many similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

The community is split evenly between those who identify as Christian and those with no religion, with 43.4% in each group. The figure for no religion is well above the national average.

About 19.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Roughly 48.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,718, about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are well below the state average, though a higher-than-usual 17.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

About 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as across Australia. Those needing help with daily activities (6.6%) are slightly more common here than in most areas.

This is a highly active community, with a far higher rate of volunteers (27.2%) and unpaid carers (23.9%) compared to the state. Many people also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up 7.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group is noticeably younger and earns a higher typical income than First Nations people in other similar areas.

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household. Most families are couples, and only 6.6% are one-parent families, which is much lower than most areas.

Every home in Faulkland is a separate house, and 53.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is rare, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far lower than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. This helps explain why 37.7% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure.

About 38.2% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a figure slightly below the state and national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries. Full-time employment (47.2%) is far below the state average, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national figure.

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