Porters Retreat

This is an older community where nearly 30% of residents are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a very low proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state. English and Irish ancestries are the most common backgrounds listed.

English is the only language used at home in this community. No residents reported using another language or speaking little or no English, which is far below national levels.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 26.6%, which is far below the national figure.

A higher number of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher than is typical for similar areas. Qualifications are often in engineering, architecture, or agriculture.

Typical weekly household incomes are around $1,687, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.8% of people living with a long-term condition, among the highest for its level. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Housework is a significant part of local life, with 41.1% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid work weekly. There is also a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 13.8%.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $350 and a typical age of 67 years, both far from state figures.

Most households consist of couples, and about 56% do not have children. Typical homes are smaller than average, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Every home here is a separate house, and 96.2% have three or more bedrooms. While many are owned outright, typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $590.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport options and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Only 10.7% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with only 24.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While 51.8% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent.