Ball Bay

The community is much older than the state and national average, with 26.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up just 13.0%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.3%), though 14.6% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 42.4%.

English is the dominant language, with 88.8% of people using it only. Only 1.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian (56.5%). Those with no religion make up 32.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 33.4% of people completing Year 12. Just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,346, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, a higher share of people than in most similar areas earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, and 6.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 30.5% of people doing over 15 hours a week, well above the national figure. Conversely, only 12.1% are volunteers, which is lower than most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. The typical person in this group is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 24, and they earn a typical personal income of $824.

Homes are typically small, with 2.1 people per dwelling. Over half of all households consist of just two people, and 54% are couples without children.

Separate houses make up 98.1% of all homes. A high 44.5% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 71.3% of workers driving to work. Only 6.7% work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.0% moving in the last five years, well below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.1% of the community.

Only 50.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Many people work in mining (18.3%) or construction (11.0%).

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.