Girvan

The community is far older than the national average, with 21.9% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish. About 12.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home in this area. There are no residents who speak another language or people who speak little or no English.

About 35.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 34.3% report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical weekly household income at $1,271. Only 6.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 34.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas. Additionally, 10.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Caregiving is a la little more common here than in the state, with 14.4% of people providing unpaid care. Around 24.4% of residents do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 14, which is far younger than the state and national figures. Their typical personal income is $450, well below the national figure.

A high number of people live alone, accounting for 35.6% of households. Family homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.

Every single home in Girvan is a separate house, and 42.5% are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon at 8.2%, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at just $100.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.2%, though only 40% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Girvan is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.