Verona

The typical resident is 53, making Verona far older than most of Australia. While children under 15 make up only 15.4% of the population, about 20.3% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.

The community is largely Australian-born, with 79% born here. Those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state average, with English, Irish, and Scottish being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of residents. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (49.7%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Only 44.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,156, and only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.3% of people reporting a long-term condition, which is far above the state average. About 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 26.8% volunteering—far above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual rate of people providing unpaid care and former Defence Force members.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. While their typical personal income is far below the national figure, their household income is among the highest for similar areas.

Homes here are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. Nearly half of all households consist of couples without children.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 65.2% owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and only 5.2% of the community rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. However, 36.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 24% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Common industries include health care, social assistance, and agriculture.

Verona is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for residents.