Emu Vale

The community is far older than most, with 31.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 4.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 87.6% of people using it only. Only 2.5% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Religion remains more common here than in other similar areas, as 57.1% of residents identify as Christian. Only 28% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 39.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the usual household earning $928 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 41% of people, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions reported.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.5% of people giving their time, far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also high, though very few people care for children.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 47, and their personal income is much higher than the national average.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home. This is well below the national figure of 2.5, and most families consist of couples without children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 54.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 4.1% of households.

Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle. This is consistent with a total lack of public transport and a long drive time to the city.

The population is quite stable, with only 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Work is often found in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and about 25% of people work from home. Only 49.7% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.