Fennell Bay

The community is older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 45. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry. Only 10.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the main language used at home for 90% of residents. Only 4.4% use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 41.7% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 48.1%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 37.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly income sitting at $1,375. Only 14% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 37.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.2% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above state levels.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas at 12.2%. However, the suburb has a slightly higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than the state average.

With 135 residents, the First Nations population is larger than in about 90% of similar areas. This group has an unemployment rate of 6%, which is well below the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 17.1%. People living alone also make up a higher than average share of the community at 27.4%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 39.5% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average. Most homes are large, with 78.7% having three or more bedrooms.

Car travel is essential, as 61.8% of people drive to work and 15.3% work from home. Only 0.9% of the workforce uses public transport for their commute.

About 34.4% of residents moved in the last five years, a rate higher than most similar areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.7% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, at 53.4%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, the suburb is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.