Stratford

The community is far older than the national figure, with 27.3% of residents aged 65 and over. There is also a strong First Nations presence, as 7.5% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.4% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas-born residents, who make up only 6.2% of the population.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, at 4.3%, which is far below the national figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian (51.6%). Those with no religion make up 32.9%, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational attainment is among the lowest in the region, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average, and only 26.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are far below the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $979 a week. Only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.1% of people living with a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 9.9% who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.4% of people providing this support, which is much higher than most areas. However, the volunteer rate is among the lowest at 7.4%.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 45, which is far older than the national median age of 24.

The area has a high number of single-person households, with 41.4% of people living alone. This is far above the state figure and helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Every single home in Stratford is a separate detached house. While 37.1% are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population has seen significant movement recently, with 38.3% of residents having moved in the last five years.

Working life is challenging for many, with an unemployment rate of 14.5% that is well above the national average. Only 45.6% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.