Swanpool

The community is much older than most areas, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 33% of the population. Children under 15 are well below the national figure at just 8.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.7%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of residents (48%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.1%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,104 a week. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 11% of residents have a mental health condition. This is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is very high at 26%, far above the state and national figures. Providing unpaid care is also much more common than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical personal income for this group is $449, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per household. People living alone are more common here than in most areas, and one-parent families are well below the national figure.

Every home in Swanpool is a separate house. Ownership is very high, with 56% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport and every home owns at least one vehicle. 17.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

About half of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. There are no schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.