Urana

Urana is a far older community than most, with a typical resident aged 58 and over 32% of the population aged 65 or more. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

A high 67.8% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are notably low, with the typical household earning $933 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than in most areas.

Health challenges are common here, as nearly half of the population has a long-term health condition. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is among the highest at this level.

While fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the national average, a very high 28.1% of residents volunteer. Unpaid care for others is also well above the national figure.

First Nations residents in Urana are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 57. Typical personal incomes for this group are also much lower than the national figure.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 30.9% of households consisting of one person. This is consistent with the town's older age profile.

Every single home in Urana is a separate house, and 60.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Consequently, weekly rents and mortgage payments are among the lowest in the country.

Cars are essential for most, as no one commutes via public transport. However, the area has more public transport stops per 1,000 people than the state average, though the walk to the nearest stop can take 30 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. About 13% of the community arrived from overseas recently.

The workforce is much smaller than in most areas, with only 47.7% of adults working or looking for work. Those employed are mostly in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or health care and social assistance.

The town is considered somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries. This is reflected in the high number of walkable amenities per resident compared to the state average.