Megan

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.2% of people aged 65 or over. It is also home to a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (6.0%) than most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.8%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or Irish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

A majority of residents (53.0%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are well below the national average, with 16.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 47.6% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly personal income is just $546, compared to the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here (30.4%) than the national average of 27.7%, though fewer people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are far above the national figure at 25.9%, and 34.7% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, and their typical household income is a little above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people, and 36.2% of residents live alone, which is far above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 58.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 61.7% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average and no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 45.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or schools within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.