Armstrong

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 6.7% of the community, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.3% were born overseas. Those with European roots are common, with English, Australian, Irish and Scottish ancestries making up the bulk of the population.

English is the primary language for 96.7% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 55.6%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.3%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, and only 11.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. However, typical personal weekly income is $820, which is about the same as the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.2% of people. This includes mental health conditions, which are a little above the national average at 11.1%.

Community participation is very high, with 24.7% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. About 4.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is also much higher than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area, and the small number of First Nations people noted are among the oldest in the country with a typical age of 64.

Living arrangements are varied, with 31.4% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are very rare here, making up only 4.5% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 94.3% of these have three or more bedrooms. While 57.1% of homes have a mortgage, no one in the community is renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Most households have multiple vehicles, with 42.9% owning two and over half owning three or more.

The community is relatively stable, with 24.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment is far below the national figure at 47.2%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, and manufacturing.

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 32% of homes are near a park.