Frederickton

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 33.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is far less diverse than the state average, with only 7.4% born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 93.7% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than 60% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 30.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income at $1,324. This is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are common here; 44.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the high 17.9% of people who need help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, at 13.7%. A slightly higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, but they face higher challenges, with an unemployment rate of 17.7% which is well above the national figure of 12.3%.

One-parent families are very common, making up 23.4% of households, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.2% of homes. Home ownership is strong, with 40.2% of houses owned outright, well above the national figure of 31.0%.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.6% of the workforce use public transport to get to work. Very few people work from home, at just 5.7%.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 46.5%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While 91.5% of homes are near public transport, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.