Manning Point

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 42.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 3.9%, a rate far below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry most commonly cite English, Australian, and Irish roots. Only 8.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, a rate far below both the state and national figures.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 38.9% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 19.7% of people completing Year 12. Only 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns $693 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, with 52.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 13.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life here, as 16.1% of people provide such support. Additionally, 10.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 8.3% of the population, well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical First Nations resident is 50, far older than the national typical age of 24.

Living arrangements are small, with a typical home containing only 1.6 people. A huge 59.8% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Homes are generally small and often owned outright, with 34.8% of residents owning their place. Weekly rent is much lower than average at $210, far below the national figure of $375.

While 99.8% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, 0% of people actually commute using it. Most rely on cars, though 5.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community has seen some movement, with 35.4% of people moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment levels are among the lowest at this level, with only 29.4% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national average.

Residents are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, but no one is within that distance of a school or health service. Overall, the area is mostly car-dependent.