Swan Bay

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas. It is also notable for a high number of people in de facto relationships, at 19.2%, which is well above the national figure.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian or English in ancestry, with very few people born overseas (5.3%) compared to the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 49% of residents identify as Christian, while 34.2% report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 33.1% completing Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,833 a week, which is about the same as the state average, though typical personal income is a little below the national figure.

About 29.1% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.8% of residents.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, though the volunteer rate is much lower than the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents are older than the national average, with a typical age of 33, but their typical personal income of $374 is well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and a very low percentage of people living alone. One-parent families are also more common than in most areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 89.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport, despite the area having a high number of bus stops per person.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 37.6% of people moving house in the last five years.

About 57.4% of adults are working or looking for work, with common industries including health care, public administration, and agriculture.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.