Lima East

The community is much older than most areas, with 23% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 53. Children under 15 make up only 14.5%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the state or national figures. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 2.4% of people use another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 59.4%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, this is well below the national figure. Many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications, with engineering and health being common fields of study.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual weekly household income at $1,069 compared to the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 38.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 13.9%.

Participation is high, with 25% of people volunteering and 20.6% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above national figures. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than usual.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, and their typical age is 17, which is noticeably younger than the state average.

Nearly 30% of people live alone, and couples without children make up the largest group. Households are generally smaller than in other areas, with 2.2 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 54.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is non-existent in this area.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 74.2% of workers drive themselves to work.

The population is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though only 48.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Common industries include health care, agriculture, and transport.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.