Crows Nest

The population is heavily weighted toward seniors, who make up 38.2% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%. Children under 15 are few, making up only 13.1% of residents, which is well below the state figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 10.1% of people born overseas.

English is the primary language for 84% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the state and national figures.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 30.7% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $913 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition—far above the national figure—and 7.6% needing help with daily activities.

The area has a strong history of service, with 7% of residents having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure of 2.8%.

First Nations residents are’ typically older than those in the rest of the state, with a median age of 34, and face a much higher unemployment rate of 20%.

Living arrangements are often small, with 33.1% of people living alone and 43% of households consisting of just two people, which is much higher than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 92.5% of which are detached. Home ownership is high, with 45.9% of homes owned outright, far above the state average.

Cars are essential as no one commutes by public transport, and the drive time to the city is very long at 128 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, though 35.7% of people have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Working age participation is among the lowest at this level, with only 36.3% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.4, though many homes are far from parks and schools compared to the state average.