Ancona

Residents are much older than those in most other areas, with 26.3% aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Interestingly, children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is slightly above the Australian average.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots primarily cite Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish heritage. Only 10.1% were born overseas, which is far below the 27.7% national average.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. There are no residents who speak another language or those who speak little or no English, placing the area far below the national average for linguistic diversity.

The community is split evenly between those who identify with Christianity and those who have no religion, with both groups making up 39.4% of the population. This aligns closely with the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 34.1% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Qualifications are often practical, with 41.2% holding a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure. The typical household earns $1,416 a week, and only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than the 22.6% seen across Australia.

A higher proportion of residents live with a long-term health condition (31.3%) compared to the national average of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most common. However, only 3% need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 39% of people doing 15 or more hours a week—a figure far above the national average. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members, at 7.5%.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are typically small, with 70.7% containing just two people. Only 7.3% of residents live alone, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home in Ancona is a separate detached house. Ownership is strong, with 39% owned outright, and rentals are rare at just 12.2%, far below the national average of 30.6%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and 33.3% of workers work from home.

The population has been quite mobile recently, with 43.2% of residents moving house in the last five years, which is higher than the national average of 40.7%.

Working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing accounts for 25% of jobs. While unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 35.4%.

Ancona is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.