Howell

Howell is far older than the state and national average, with 32.3% of residents aged 65 and over. In a striking contrast to most areas, there are no children under 15 living here.

Most residents were born in Australia, with those of English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry making up the largest groups. Only 9.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home for 93.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below that of New South Wales and Australia.

Nearly half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Another 45.2% of residents identify as Christian.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal income is much lower than the national figure at $518 per week. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national trend.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.9% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national average, and 16.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people—29%—provide unpaid care, which is far above the state average. Additionally, 19.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, among the highest rates for similar areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical age of 42, which is far older than the state average. Typical personal income for this group is well below the national figure at $350.

One-parent families make up 25% of households, a rate far above the national figure. Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at just $28 and monthly home-loan payments of $700, both of which are far below state and national figures.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it completely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Only 51.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

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