Molka

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 and no people in de facto relationships living here.

About 14.7% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though far below the state average. Ancestry is primarily Australian, English, and Irish, with a notable Chinese presence.

Language use is diverse for a small area, with 17.6% of people using a language other than English at home, including 11.8% who speak Mandarin.

Religious affiliation is much lower than in other similar areas, and the 26.5% who report no religion is far below the state and national figures.

This is a highly qualified community, with 38.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the national average. Most residents completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Typical personal weekly incomes are $966, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family incomes are around the national average, typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures.

Residents are in good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (17.6%) and no one needing help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 41.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average. However, no one reported providing unpaid care.

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

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. One-parent families make up 17.4% of households, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly rents are $165, which is far below the state and national figures. Monthly home-loan payments sit around the middle for similar areas.

The area is very remote, with a 122-minute drive to the city. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the state and national averages.

About 61.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is roughly in line with the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.