Simson

This is a far older community than the state or national average, with seniors making up 34.2% of the population. Children under 15 are few, at just 14.5%, which is well below the national figure.

The area has very few people born overseas at 6.6%, far below the 27.7% national average. Most residents have English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the residents (48.7%) have no religion, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 29.7% completing Year 12.

Typical personal income is $469 per week, which is far below the national figure of $805. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.8% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force (8.3%), which is well above the national average of 2.8%. About 16.7% of people also volunteer.

First Nations residents in Simson are far younger than those in the state, with a typical age of 14. They also have a much higher typical personal income of $900.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 36.0% of households, which is far above the national average of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 52.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 0.0% of people commuting by public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 20.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 82.8%, far above the national figure of 58.9%, and there is no unemployment in the area.

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