Fairney View

The population is far older than the state or national average, with 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.5% of people report having no religion, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%. Over half of the community identifies as Christian.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.5% of the population, which is far below the national average. Half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,645, which is about the same as the state average. However, personal weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical person earning $619.

A much higher proportion of people here have a long-term health condition (38%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and mental health are the most common conditions reported.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas. About 25.5% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 3.6% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 51, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the state average, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is very high, with 53.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and many have four or more.

The area is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is a little above the national average at 6.3%. The most common industries for those working are construction and health care.

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