Stannifer

The population is far older than the state average, with 24% of residents aged 65 and over. There are very few children, and people in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Nearly 15% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas, though still far below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for the vast majority of residents. There are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

People with no religion make up 44% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the second most common affiliation at 42.7%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree. Many adults finished school at Year 10, and there are no schools within 3km.

Incomes are very low, with the typical household earning $840 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are significant here, as nearly half the population has a long-term health condition. This includes high rates of arthritis and asthma, and 9.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is common, with nearly 20% of people providing such support. While 6.2% of residents served in the Defence Force, volunteering rates are among the lowest for similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The area has a high number of people living alone and a very high rate of one-parent families. On average, homes are slightly smaller than the national typical size, with 2.2 people per home.

Every home is a separate house, and 56.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure. No one in the community rents, and typical mortgage payments are much lower than in the state.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 16.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 21.2% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.