Raymond Island

The typical resident is 68, making the area far older than the state and national figures. This age profile is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is far below the national average at 4.6%.

About 19.9% of the population was born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 50.8%.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.9% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national levels.

More than half of residents (51.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with 41.9% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $921 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Nearly half of the population (49.4%) has a long-term health condition, and 10% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above state and national levels.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.9% of people helping out, far above the national average. This high level of community care is seen alongside a much higher rate of unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the island. The typical age for First Nations residents is 67, which is far older than the state and national typical age of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (37.1%) and the fact that most families are couples without children.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 73.5% owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at only 7.6%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops on the island. However, 21.1% of workers operate from home, which is about the same as the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working rates are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 28.9% of adults working or looking for work. Those who are employed often work in health, construction, or education.

The island is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While 80.8% of homes are near a park, almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.