Lowanna

Lowanna is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. There are far fewer children here than in most areas, though the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state average at 9.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins make up 9.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly 80% of residents. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the community, 47.4%, report having no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 27.5% of residents completing Year 12. Bachelor degrees are also far less common here than across the state.

Incomes are far below the national average, with the typical personal weekly income at $476. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.4% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, affecting 14.2% of residents.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas, which is consistent with the small number of children in the community. About 14.6% of residents do some volunteer work.

The First Nations community consists of 35 people. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $425 per week, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 38.1% of people live alone, far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.1% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Almost all residents live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than usual.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Only 12.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the state figure.

The population is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job opportunities are limited, with an unemployment rate of 10.6%, which is well above the national figure. Only 45.1% of adults are working or looking for work.

Lowanna is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.