Alice River

The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a much higher proportion of children than most similar areas. Seniors are far less common here, making up only 11.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 88.5% born here, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas heritage predominantly list English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 95.9% using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.8%, while 39.9% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Many residents hold trade qualifications, with 45.2% holding a Certificate III or IV. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.

The community is quite affluent, with typical household incomes well above the national figure. About 32% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common than in most areas, though 9.6% of people report a mental health condition, which is higher than most similar areas.

There is a strong presence of former Defence Force members, with 10.8% having served, a figure well above the national average. A high proportion of residents also provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations residents in Alice River fare well, with a typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate that are both much higher than most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 99.1% of homes being detached. Almost all homes have three or more bedrooms, and very few people rent.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 72.7% of people drive to work. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no routes or stops serving the area.

The community is relatively stable, though 35.1% of people have moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure.

Employment levels are very high, with 73.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. Many residents work in construction, health, or public administration.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.