Violet Town

Violet Town is much older than the national figure, with a typical age of 57 and 36.1% of people aged 65 and over. This is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia, while children under 15 make up only 11.4% of the population.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 79% born here and only 10.7% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84.9% of residents. Only 4.8% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are split evenly, with 42.8% of people identifying as Christian and 42.8% reporting no religion, the latter being well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.4% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $955 compared to $1,746 across Australia. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.1% of people have a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 11.3% need help with daily activities.

The area has a very active volunteer base, with 24.2% of people volunteering, far above the 14.1% national figure. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than in most similar areas.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $687, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements are dominated by single occupants, with 41.7% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This leads to a much smaller typical household size of 1.9 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $250.

The town is highly car-dependent, with 55.7% of workers driving to work and a long 113-minute drive time to the city. Only one public transport stop serves the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 44.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, though many are near a park.