Granya

This is an older community where the typical resident is 55, though children under 15 make up 26.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.0% of the population, a much higher rate than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.2% born here. Only 5.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

More than half of the population, 52.3%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 32.4% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,300, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 44.3% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also much more common than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.4% of residents helping out, far above the national rate. This spirit of service is consistent with a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

First Nations residents in Granya are typically older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 43. However, typical personal income for this group is $449, which is a little below the national figure.

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.2 people per dwelling. Most households are couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every single home in Granya is a separate house. A high 60.0% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, and 29.3% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. While there is a bus route, it takes 39 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 34.1% of workers. Full-time employment is high at 63.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.