Dartmouth

This is an older community where the typical age is 60, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 31.5% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 66.2% of residents were born in Australia.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is more religious than most, with 26.2% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 19.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning just $662 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common, as 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.6% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 29.0%, far above the national figure. Additionally, 10.4% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.0 people per home, and 34.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 56.8% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $200, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 21.5% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job numbers are low and the unemployment rate is 14.8%, well above the national figure. Many of those working are in the electricity, gas, and water industry.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9, as there are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.