Potato Point

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 36.5% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.3%, which is much lower than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.8%), and those with English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry are the most common. Only 12.2% of people were born overseas, far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home by 97.4% of residents. No one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents have no religion (57.7%), a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 28.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 is well below the state figure at 50.7%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,281, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 15.4%.

This is a highly active community, with 27.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common than in most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.3% of the population, well above the national figure. This group is far younger than others, with a typical age of 14, and reports much higher personal incomes.

Homes are typically small, with just 1.9 people per home, much lower than the national figure of 2.5. Many people live alone (28.4%), and most are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost every home (98.6%) is a separate detached house.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as no one uses public transport to get to work. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (36.3%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Potato Point is heavily car-dependent, with no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 91% of homes are within walking distance of a park.