Swan Reach

The community is far older than the national figure, with 31.5% of people aged 65 and over. About 3.7% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the state average.

Most people were born in Australia, and only 11.6% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 89% of residents. Only 3.4% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A high proportion of residents—48.2%—report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,074 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here, with 37.4% of people having a long-term health condition, well above the national average. Arthritis is the most frequent condition reported.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 29% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 32 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $450 a week is a little below the national figure.

Family life is typical for the region, with 48.2% of households consisting of couples with children and 41.9% being couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is far below the national average at $210.

Cars are essential, as 61.4% of people drive to work and almost no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

Movement into the area is high, with 39.1% of people moving house in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 46.3%. Those employed are most often in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are not within a 15-minute walk of a park or health services.