Fishermans Pocket

The community is far older than the state or national average, with the typical resident aged 48 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. There are very few children, who make up just 13.3% of the people here.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than across the nation. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish and German.

English is the primary language for 96.7% of the population. While the use of other languages at home is higher than in some similar areas, it remains far below the national figure.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 45.0%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.7%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly personal income at $478. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 16.7% of residents. About 8.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Residents provide a high amount of unpaid care and housework, with rates far above the national figures. There is also a strong history of service, as 9.1% have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is very small. For those residents, the typical personal income of $949 is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. One-parent families are quite common here, making up 23.4% of households, which is well above the national average.

Rental prices are well below the national figure, with the typical weekly rent at $270. Home loan payments are around the middle for similar areas at $1,590 a month.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a long drive time of 120 minutes to the city. However, 20% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

While 90% of the workforce is employed full-time, the overall rate of people working or looking for work is much lower than most areas. The unemployment rate is also very high at 12.0%.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0 and is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.