Aramara

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 58. While seniors are common, there is also a higher than average proportion of children under 15 at 19.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

More than half of the community (52.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.9% of residents having completed Year 12 and 5.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for this level, with the usual weekly household income at $687 and no households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 42.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 18.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.1% of people providing care and 32.1% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, though volunteering is very low at 5.4%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Couples without children make up the largest group at 68.9%, and the area has no one-parent families, which is far below the national average.

Every home is a separate house, and half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. However, typical weekly rent is very low at $225.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The area has seen significant movement, with 48.4% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Only 25.0% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

Aramara is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.