Laurieton

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 67. Children under 15 make up only 6.8% of the population, which is far below the own national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Irish, or Scottish. Only 11.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 93.8% of the community. Only 1.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 60% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 28.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $755, which is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 52.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 15% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure well above the national average.

The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 6.5%. Volunteers make up 16.6% of the community, while the rate of people caring for children is among the lowest at this level.

First Nations people make up 3.4% of the population. The typical age for this group is 38, which is much higher than the national figure, though unemployment is well above the national average at 16.7%.

Living arrangements are typically small, with 46.6% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure and contributes to a typical household size of just 1.7 people.

Home ownership is high, with 49.7% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national figure, though the number of homes with three or more bedrooms is among the lowest for similar areas.

The community relies heavily on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, 10.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national average.

About 36.6% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Only 26.7% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest for similar areas. The unemployment rate of 9.2% is well above the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with 94% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or health service.