Rawson

The community is notably older than most of Australia, with 21.3% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up about 17.9% of the population, a high 19.4% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English skills, placing Rawson far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity.

More than half of the population (52.7%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 33.9% of residents completing Year 12 and just 7.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $840, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.5% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above national figures.

Community support is high, with 18.1% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. Additionally, 18.1% of residents volunteer, which is well above the state average.

There are four First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28, but personal incomes are far below the national figure.

Single-person households are very common, with 42.1% of people living alone, far above the national average. One-parent families also make up a high 25.4% of the community.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 45% owned outright, far above the state average. Rents are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $210.

The area is heavily car-reliant, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most people drive to work, and the trip to the city takes a much longer time than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 14.8%, which is well above the state and national figures. Only 43.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below most other areas.

While almost all homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent due to a lack of health services and a low overall walkability score.