Warren

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 45. Seniors make up 25.8% of the community, which is well above the state average of 17.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.5% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, far below the 22.3% national average.

Christianity is the dominant faith, shared by 69.7% of the population. Those reporting no religion make up 19.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Fewer than 38% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,267, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is more common here than across the state, with 18.0% of people giving their time. About 12.4% of residents provide unpaid care.

The First Nations community is one of the largest at this level, with a typical age of 29. Typical weekly personal income for First Nations people is $579, and 34% have completed Year 12.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.3%. A high number of people live alone, accounting for 34.3% of all households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 89.6% of dwellings. Rent is far below the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $215.

Most people drive to work, and 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas. Public transport is very limited, with only one stop in the area.

While few residents have moved recently, 40.2% of those who did arrived from overseas, a figure far above the national average of 14.5%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest industry, employing 22% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 67.6%, well above the national figure of 58.9%.

The town is very walkable, with 79% of homes within a 15-minute walk of the town centre. Residents have easy access to health services and groceries on foot.