Lanitza

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.2% of the population, which is far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the main language here, as only 5.4% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national figure, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English is higher than in most similar areas.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.7%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average, and only 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,202. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Providing unpaid care is very common, with 21.9% of people doing so, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 31.6% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than the national average with a typical age of 49. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $524 per week, which is lower than most areas.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. While 54.5% of families are couples with children, there is also a high number of people living alone at 28.0%.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 43.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 7.5%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 34.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas in this community.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 45.3%. Common industries for those employed include health care, accommodation and food, and agriculture.

Lanitza is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.