Fullerton Cove

The community is overwhelmingly older, with a typical resident aged 69 and very few children under 15. Most people are married, and far fewer are in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

While 72.9% of people were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar places. English is the most common ancestry at 46.1%.

English is the main language for 86.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Over 60% of residents identify as Christian. Far fewer people report having no religion compared to the state and national averages.

Many adults have a Certificate III or IV, though the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure. About 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,062 a week. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 45.9% of people, and 8.8% need help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Unpaid care for children is rare here, but more people provide general unpaid care and do housework than in most areas. There is also a notably higher rate of former Defence Force members.

The First Nations community consists of 17 people. They are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 40 and a personal income that is a little above the state figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and typical households are smaller than the national average with 2.1 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 76.8% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 1.3% of households.

While almost everyone uses a car and the drive to the city is long, the area has a high number of public transport stops and departures per person.

The population is stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most areas. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Only 25.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed often work in construction, health, or education.

The area is highly car-dependent, as almost no one can walk to groceries, health services, or schools. However, 90.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.